Olfactory neuroblastoma resection through endoscopic endonasal approach: A rare case report

Yogi Putra Adhi Pradana; Budi Sutikno

doi:10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103242

Olfactory neuroblastoma resection through endoscopic endonasal approach: A rare case report

Ann Med Surg (Lond). 2022 Jan 4:73:103242. doi: 10.1016/j.amsu.2022.103242. eCollection 2022 Jan.

Authors

Yogi Putra Adhi Pradana¹, Budi Sutikno¹

Affiliation

¹ Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga - Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia.

Abstract

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.

Keywords: Endoscopic endonasal; Human and disease; Nose bleed; Olfactory neuroblastoma.

Publication types

Case Reports