Olfactory Neuroblastoma with Metastasis to Parotid Gland: A case report
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 11
Abstract
Olfactory neuroblastoma also known as esthesioneuroblastoma is uncommon malignant neoplasm usually occur at roof of nasal cavity. It usually metastasize to lymph node and rarely metastatise to parotid gland. There has been only one case reported regarding metastasis of ONB to parotid gland in 2005 [7] . We report a case of elderly women with diagnosis of olfactory neuroblastoma presented with parotid swelling 2 months after the operation which is progressively increases in size. Histopathology and immunohistochemistry confirm the diagnosis of olfactory neuroblastoma metastasize to parotid gland. The patient underwent total parotidectomy, tumour debulking, left cervical lymph node removal with preservation of facial nerve branches and left selective neck dissection was performed. Patient is planned for further chemotherapy and palliative care
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Afif M. Yusof
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