| Literature DB >> 16242055 |
Heidi D Klepin1, Kevin P McMullen, Glenn J Lesser.
Abstract
Esthesioneuroblastoma is a rare tumor for which the published literature does not provide an evidence-based consensus treatment approach. Multimodality therapy including a combination of surgery and radiation appears to provide the best disease-free and overall survival. Surgical resection should proceed through a craniofacial approach if possible. The role of chemotherapy in the initial treatment paradigm is less clear. Chemotherapy should not be used as single-modality therapy for initial treatment but may provide additional benefit when used in combination with radiation and surgery, particularly in advanced-stage disease. Combination chemotherapy should be considered as initial therapy for unresectable tumors and metastatic disease, and as salvage therapy in disease recurrence.Entities:
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Year: 2005 PMID: 16242055 DOI: 10.1007/s11864-005-0029-7
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Treat Options Oncol ISSN: 1534-6277