Esthesioneuroblastoma

Curr Treat Options Oncol. 2005 Nov;6(6):509-18. doi: 10.1007/s11864-005-0029-7.

Abstract

Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare tumor for which the published literature does not provide an evidence-based consensus treatment approach. Multimodality therapy including a combination of surgery and radiation appears to provide the best disease-free and overall survival. Surgical resection should proceed through a craniofacial approach if possible. The role of chemotherapy in the initial treatment paradigm is less clear. Chemotherapy should not be used as single-modality therapy for initial treatment but may provide additional benefit when used in combination with radiation and surgery, particularly in advanced-stage disease. Combination chemotherapy should be considered as initial therapy for unresectable tumors and metastatic disease, and as salvage therapy in disease recurrence.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols / therapeutic use
  • Combined Modality Therapy
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Nasal Cavity / pathology*
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Nose Neoplasms / therapy*