Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare cancer that starts in the upper part of the nasal cavity. It usually affects people in their 50s or 60s, but can happen at any age.
Although a less common cancer relative to others in this part of the body, esthesioneuroblastoma also has very peculiar patterns of growth and spread. It can have varying levels of aggressive behavior. By looking at cancer cells under a microscope physicians can predict how it will behave in some people. They are also locally aggressive, but can present in lymph nodes in the neck either at the first sign of symptoms, or years later. Treatment focuses on treating the areas where disease is found, and sometimes in areas where disease may occur later in life.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Cancer Center
An oncology department providing a full spectrum of cancer care, including diagnosis, personalized treatment planning, medical and radiation oncology, and supportive care to guide…
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Head and Neck Cancer Program
A program within the Cancer Center providing diagnosis and treatment for head and neck cancers, including early-stage, recurrent, and aggressive disease, with coordinated care to …
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Ear, Nose, and Throat (Otolaryngology)
A department providing ear, nose, and throat care, including diagnosis and treatment for hearing loss, sinus problems, allergies, and voice and swallowing disorders using advanced…