The 100 most-cited papers on esthesioneuroblastoma: a bibliometric analysis

Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) or olfactory neuroblastoma, an infrequent neuroectodermal tumor primarily affecting the nasal cavity, manifests sporadically or in various clinical contexts. Bibliometric analyses have become a technique for evaluating the influence of papers in present-day clinical practice.

This article conducted a meticulous analysis of the top 100 cited articles concerning ENB, using Scopus and employing keywords ("Esthesioneuroblastoma" and "Olfactory Neuroblastoma"). Articles focusing on ENB were systematically evaluated. Data extraction encompassed comprehensive analyses of articles, authors, citation per year, total citations, and journals, categorizing publications into distinct domains: clinical features, histopathology, article types, or radiological aspects.

The search yielded a substantial pool of 400 articles, from which the top 100 amassed a total of 10 900 citations, averaging 109 citations per article. These influential publications spanned a wide array of 47 journals, published between 1960 and 2019, involving contributions from diverse institutions across 14 countries. Notably, a significant proportion (45%) of contributions was made before the 2000, with the most prolific decade being 2000-2010, contributing 38 publications.

This bibliometric study summarizes the most-cited articles on esthesioneuroblastoma, providing light on the field and its seminal works that have shaped both present-day clinical treatment and the trajectory of future research.