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Olfactory neuroblastoma resection through endoscopic endonasal approach: A rare case report
Yogi Putra Adhi Pradana1, Budi Sutikno1
1Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga - Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Background:
Olfactory neuroblastoma (ON) is a rare malignant tumor originating from the nasal cavity and/or skull base.
Case Presentation:
A 53-year-old female complained of a runny nose mixed with blood on the left nasal cavity since 1 year ago. Histopathology result showed malignancy and immunohistochemistry showed ON supported by CT-Scan result. The patient underwent endoscopic endonasal approach resection with anterior septectomy followed by debulking with cautery and cutting instruments. The patient received 35 times of radiotherapy combined with 6 times chemotherapy subsequently.
Discussion:
Firstly, reported successful management of ON in Indonesia.
Conclusion:
An ON case of an Indonesian female was successfully resected without complication through a join operation of endoscopic endonasal approach four-hand technique with a neurosurgeon.
