Olfactory Neuroblastoma and Olfactory Ventricle: A Case Report. Issue 4 (August 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pozzati, Eugenio; Martinoni, Matteo; Marucci, Gianluca; Bacci, Antonella
• Is Part Of: Neuroradiology journal. Volume 27:Issue 4(2014)
• Page Start: 452
• Page End: 455
• Publication Date: 2014-08
• Subjects: olfactory neuroblastoma -- olfactory ventricle -- cerebral hemorrhage -- stem cell -- subventricular zone; Nervous system -- Radiography -- Periodicals; Neuroradiography -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 616.804757
• DOI: 10.15274/NRJ-2014-10060
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1971-4009

Abstract

A case of dumbbell nasal and intracerebral olfactory neuroblastoma (ONB) related to possible seeding through an "olfactory ventricle" in the olfactory bulb and nerve is reported. This anatomic variant was recognized at operation for the first time: it consists of a hollow cavity within the olfactory bulb and nerve which may be connected to the subventricular zone of the frontal horn of the lateral ventricle. Better scrutiny of this structure is necessary in view of its possible interference with the course and diffusion of ONBs.