Radiation-induced olfactory neuroblastoma: a new etiology is possible
- نوع فایل : کتاب
- زبان : انگلیسی
- مؤلف : Veronica Perez Garcia & Maria de los Angeles Martinez Izquierdo
- چاپ و سال / کشور: 2010
Description
Purpose Radiation-induced olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) is an uncommon neoplasm that is generally associated with a poor prognosis. We describe a new case of olfactory neuroblastoma in a patient previously treated for astrocytoma with holocranial radiotherapy 9 years ago. Materials and methods We reviewed the medical records of four patients with radiation-induced olfactory neuroblastoma between 2001 and 2009. Results This work supports the idea that ONB can be induced by radiation. Conclusions As radiotherapy is a standard treatment in other tumors, clinicians must be aware of the possibility of a second tumor induced by radiation.
Oral Maxillofac Surg (2011) 15:71–77 DOI 10.1007/s10006-010-0234-9 Received: 10 April 2010 / Accepted: 17 May 2010/Published online: 29 May 2010
