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Case Report: Esthesioneuroblastoma Involving the Optic Pathways
Vithor Ely B da Silva1, Samuel R Buniatti2, Felipe D'Almeida Costa2
1Department of Neurosurgery, AC Camargo Cancer Center, São Paulo, Brazil.
Frontiers in Surgery
|May 6, 2022
Summary
A rare esthesioneuroblastoma (olfactory neuroblastoma) was found ectopically in the optic pathways, causing bilateral vision loss. Surgical resection via cranio-orbital-zygomatic craniotomy was performed, highlighting the need for awareness of this rare tumor presentation.
Area of Science:
- Neuro-oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Neurosurgery
Background:
- Olfactory neuroblastoma (esthesioneuroblastoma) is a rare neural crest tumor typically found in the nasal cavity.
- Ectopic esthesioneuroblastoma, particularly in the optic pathways, is exceptionally uncommon.
- This case involves a large ectopic esthesioneuroblastoma affecting bilateral optic nerves, chiasm, tracts, and hypothalamus.
