Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the sinonasal region

• Neuroendocrine neoplasms of the sinonasal region, which are relatively uncommon but clinically very important, are reviewed here in the light of current knowledge. Using a definition for neuroendocrine based on phenotypic, histologic, immunohistochemical, and electron microscopic features rather than histogenetic criteria, sinonasal neuroendocrine carcinomas are examined with a particular emphasis on the small-cell and large-cell subtypes. This is followed by revisiting olfactory neuroblastoma because it is also a tumor that shows a neuroendocrine phenotype. Kadish clinical and Hyams histologic grading systems as prognosticators of olfactory neuroblastoma are also considered in detail. Finally, controversies regarding sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma as a neuroendocrine tumor are discussed and a possible relationship with high-grade olfactory neuroblastoma is explored. Genetic events and current management of these tumors are also outlined.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine (hsv//eng)

Keyword

neuroendocrine neoplasms

olfactory neuroblastoma

sinonasal carcinoma

immunohistochemistry

sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma

undifferentiated carcinoma

olfactory neuroblastoma

multimodality

therapy

human-papillomavirus

prognostic-factors

esthesioneuroblastoma

management

differentiation

survival

head

Otorhinolaryngology

Surgery

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)