Olfactory neuroblastoma metastatic to the breast.
Olfactory neuroblastoma (Esthesioneuroblastoma) is a rare malignant tumour arising from olfactory epithelium. It has a predilection for cervical lymph node metastasis and also has potential for distant metastasis to unusual sites like scalp, face, aorta, spleen, liver, adrenal gland and ovary. We report here a rare case of olfactory neuroblastoma in an adolescent girl with metastatic deposits in the breast. A poor prognosis due to rapidly progressive disseminated disease was observed. The relevant literature regarding metastatic olfactory neuroblastoma and metastasis in the breast from non-mammary malignant neoplasms is reviewed.
Shetty
S C
SC
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, St Johns Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, India. stjohns@blr.vsnl.net.in
Gupta
S
S
Chary
G
G
Shariff
S
S
Acharya
V
V
Belliappa
M S
MS
D000293:Adolescent; D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology / Q000556:secondary*; D018304:Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory / Q000473:pathology* / Q000556:secondary*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009296:Nasal Cavity; D009669:Nose Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*