Esthesioneuroblastoma

Healthcare providers may diagnose it by doing various imaging tests and, if appropriate, a biopsy. Imaging tests may include:

• Computed tomography (CT) scan.
• Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.
• Nasal endoscopy.
• Positron emission tomography (PET) scan.

What are the stages of esthesioneuroblastoma?

Healthcare providers use cancer staging systems to plan treatment and a prognosis. Esthesioneuroblastoma stages are:

• Stage A: Cancerous cells develop into a tumor in your nasal cavity.
• Stage B: The tumor spreads directly from your nasal cavity to your nasal sinuses.
• Stage C: The tumor spreads directly from your nasal cavity and sinuses towards your eyes or your brain.
• Stage D: Tests show signs that cancerous tumors have spread to other areas of your body, such as the lymph nodes in your neck, your bone marrow or your lungs.