Esthesioneuroblastoma: an atypical form of manifestation

Eur J Ophthalmol. 1994 Apr-Jun;4(2):118-22. doi: 10.1177/112067219400400208.

Abstract

Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare tumor that originates in the olfactory epithelium and can invade the orbit. We report a case in which the first symptom was a post-traumatic paralysis of the IV cranial nerve. Whether the tumor itself or the trauma or a combination of the two factors caused the paralysis is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory / complications*
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory / diagnosis
  • Esthesioneuroblastoma, Olfactory / secondary
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Cavity / pathology
  • Nose Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Nose Neoplasms / pathology
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / diagnosis
  • Oculomotor Nerve Diseases / etiology*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / complications*
  • Orbital Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Orbital Neoplasms / secondary