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Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society 2003;33(3): 302-305. |
| Esthesioneuroblastoma Treated by Craniofacial Resection: Case Report. |
| Seok Min Choi, Byung Kook Min, Jeong Taik Kwon, Jong Sik Suk, Han Koo Kim |
1Department of Neurosurgery, Pil-dong Hospital, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea.
2Department of Plastic Suergery, Pil-dong Hospital, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul, Korea. |
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| ABSTRACT |
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The authors report a case of esthesioneuroblastoma with intracranial extension treated by craniofacial resection.
The tumor was resected by transbasal approach and repaired the dural defect using pericranial flap. The defect of floor of anterior cranial fossa was repaired with splitted calvarium and pericranial flap. Otorhinolaryngologist removed the residual tumor mass located at paranasal sinuses using lateral rhinotomy. Using cranifacial resection, the authors could remove the mass completely. The patient was referred to hemato-oncologist for chemotherapy. |
| Key Words:
Esthesioneuroblastoma; Craniofacial resection |
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