Multiple intradural spinal metastases of esthesioneuroblastoma: A case report

Br J Neurosurg. 2015;29(4):579-81. doi: 10.3109/02688697.2015.1016889. Epub 2015 Mar 26.

Abstract

Spinal metastases from esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) might have variable presentations. Discrete lesions, even when multiple, warrant radical excision, followed by radiotherapy. The authors present a case of anterior skull base ENB, metastasizing to spine at muliple levels. Clinical and radiological pictures are described with intraoperative findings.

Keywords: MRI scan; Spine; esthesioneuroblastoma; metastases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory / diagnostic imaging
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory / pathology*
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Skull Base Neoplasms / surgery
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / secondary
  • Spinal Cord Neoplasms / surgery
  • Young Adult