The Value of CT in Diagnosing Olfactoryneuroblastoma / 实用放射学杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate CT in the diagnosis of olfactoryneuroblastoma.Methods The CT characteristics of 7 cases with esthesioneuroblastoma proven by surgery and biopsy were analyzed retrospectively.Results According to Kadish staging,there were 6 cases with stage C,1 case with stage B.All the tumor located in nasal cavity and invaded ethmoid sinus(7 cases),orbit(3 cases),maxillary sinus(2 cases),sphenoid sinus (2 cases),frontal sinus(1 cases).Intracranial invasion occurred in 3 cases.Among 4 cases of enhanced CT scanning,3 cases were obviously and heterogeneously enhanced,1 case was moderately enhanced.Conclusion CT scanning can define the area of tumor involvement and tumor staging,it is useful for clinical treatment.