Zhonghua zhong liu za zhi [Chinese journal of oncology]
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To investigate the clinical feature, prognostic factors and the appropriate treatment modality of esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB). ⋯ Esthesioneuroblastoma is more prevalent in the young male adults than female, usually with locally advanced stage lesion when first diagnosed. Performance status and neck lymph node metastasis are significantly correlated with the prognosis. Combined treatment modality consisting of surgery may help to gain more favorable result. Radiotherapy plays an important role in the management of the disease.