Esthesioneuroblastoma

Overview

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.

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Complications

Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.

The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:

High blood pressure.
Diabetes.
Heart failure.
Some types of heart valve disease.

Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.

Prevention

Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:

Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
Don't smoke or use tobacco.
Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
Maintain a healthy weight.
Reduce and manage stress.

By Freedmans Health Clinic Staff

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