Radiosurgical Treatment of Recurrent Esthesioneuroblastoma: Case Report

doi:10.15406/jnsk.2018.08.00281

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Radiosurgical Treatment of Recurrent Esthesioneuroblastoma: Case Report

Tokarev AS, Rak VA,

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Stepanov VN, Krylov VV

Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care, Moscow, Russia

Correspondence: Rak VA, Sklifosovsky Research Institute of Emergency Care, Bolshaya Sukharevskaya sq. 3, Moscow, Russia, Tel 79153212998

Received: November 07, 2017 | Published: February 21, 2018

Citation: Tokarev AS, Rak VA, Stepanov VN, Krylov VV (2018) Radiosurgical Treatment of Recurrent Esthesioneuroblastoma: Case Report. J Neurol Stroke 8(1): 00281. DOI: 10.15406/jnsk.2018.08.00281

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Abstract

Esthesioneuroblastoma (ENB) is a rare malignant neuroectodermal neoplasm originating from olfactory cells often with both of intracranial and extracranial growth. Since 1924 there are about 1200 reports of ENB worldwide. Treatment of ENB is still challenging caused by basal localization, infiltration of structures of anterior cranial fossa, very high local recurrence rate of 20-50% and possibility of distant metastases. In case of local recurrence is often applied a repeat resection or radiotherapy. However stereotactic radiosurgery is a non-invasive option. According to Gamma Knife Society database at the time of this report have been treated not more than 30 patients harboring ENB. In this case we report the use of Gamma Knife radiosurgery in management of recurrent ENB.

Keywords:Esthesioneuroblastoma, Gamma knife, Radiosurgery

Abbreviations

ENB, Esthesioneuroblastoma; SRS, Stereotactic Radiosurgery; MRI, Magnetic Resonance Tomography; GTV, Gross Tumor Volume

Introduction

Esthesioneuroblastoma is an uncommon neuroectodermal tumor occurring with an incidence of 0.4 per 1 million and constitutes approximately 2-3% of sinonasal malignancies with no gender predilection.^1,2ENB was first described by Berger et al.³in 1924 and since then approximately 1200 cases have been reported.^3,4The tumor arises from basal stem cells of sensory olfactory epithelium locating on superior nasal structures, cribriform plate and anterior skull base.^4,5The most common symptoms are nasal congestion and epistaxis, anosmia, rhinorrhea or lacrimation.⁶Late clinical manifestation resulting from asymptomatic behavior of the tumor on early stages leads to high rate skull base involvement. Therefore the primary treatment modality is often a craniofacial resection, adjuvant external beam radiotherapy and chemotherapy.⁷Despite combined treatment the risk of local recurrence is about 20-50%.^4-7Appliance of stereotactic radiosurgery (SRS) as a non-invasive treatment modality can be safe and effective in group of patients with local recurrence of ENB after surgery, especially in cases of deep located lesions. Here we present our experience of Gamma Knife SRS for an aggressive Kadish stage C (‘spread beyond nasal and paranasal cavities’) esthesioneuroblastoma involving right orbit, anterior cranial fossa and sphenopetroclival region.

Case presentation

Our patient, a 59-year-old man, presented 4 years ago with rhinitis. Examination of nasal cavity reviewed an exophytic mass in left superior meatus expanding to ethmoidal sinus. An incisional biopsy was performed by otolaryngologist. On histopathological examination, the tumor was composed of multiple primitive neuronal cells forming epithelioid structures with hyperchromatic nuclei and scanty cytoplasm. Neurofibrillary matrix was absent (Figure 1).

Figure 1 Hematoxylin and eosin stained slides (x200) showing olfactory neuroblastoma with primitive neural cells forming epithelioid structures and pseudoresettes without glandular differentiation, subtle fibrillary matrix.

Serial MRI studies identified a solitary lesion with heterogeneous contrast enhancement in the nasal cavity, ethmoidal bulb and sphenoid sinus with destruction of cribriform plate and intracranial part of tumor. Due to large tumor volume and impossibility of total resection open surgery was not indicated. External beam radiotherapy was administered to skull base tumor (70Gy over 28 fractions). Additionally he received five rounds of doxorubicin and etoposide. Three years after this patient developed rapid vision loss in right eye. A local recurrence extending into right orbit, sella and sphenopetroclival region with destruction of clivus was identified on MRI. Tumor was resected through a craniofacial approach to prevent contralateral blindness. However significant tumor volume reduction was not achieved.

One month later residual tumor was irradiated with Gamma Knife Perfexion (Elekta AB, Stockolm) (Figure 2a). The procedure started with application of the Leksell Model G stereotactic head frame (Elekta AB) under local anesthesia. After frame placement, contrast-enhanced high-resolution, thin-slice T1-weighted magnetic resonance imaging was performed for treatment planning. Gross tumor volume (GTV) was 57,26 cm³. ENB was treated administering a 18-Gy margin dose at 50% isodose. Delivered dose was limited by GTV and proximity of left optical nerve, chiasm and brainstem to reduce the risk of radiation-induced complications. Overall 36 isocenters were used. At 6 month a significant tumor reduction was developed (Figure 2b). The patient had no signs of acute radiation toxicity or neurological deterioration. However, 9 months later new tumor foci were identified during follow-up MRI. Recurrent lesions were located near irradiated area (right orbit and nasal cavity) and distantly spreading on right frontal convexity duramater. Patient underwent a second Gamma Knife treatment (Figure 3). Total volume of 3 lesions was 14,25 cm³. The dose to margin was 14-18 Gy at 50% isodose. Generalized seizures appeared three month later were successfully treated with anticonvulsants. Up to date there is no evidence of new recurrences or distant metastases.

Figure 2 Gadolinium-enhanced T1-weighted magnetic resonance images in Leksell Gamma Plan 10.1 demonstrating initial tumor volume at the time of SRS (a) and significant tumor reduction in 12 months (b). Yellow and blue lines show dose distribution.

Figure 3 Gadolinium-enhanced T1-weighted magnetic resonance images in Leksell GammaPlan 10.1 demonstrating multiple recurrent lesions in 16 months after first SRS. Yellow lines show dose distribution for second SRS.

Discussion

Most cases of EBN are diagnosed at later stages, at which appliance of surgery is often ineffective. For determination of possible treatment modalities and further prognosis the Kadish staging system can be used: stage A-disease limited to the nasal cavity, stage B-inclusion of the paranasal sinuses, stage C-extension beyond the cribriform plate and paranasal sinuses and stage D (in modification of Morita et al.⁹) - the involvement of cervical lymph nodes and distant metastases.^8,9Five year survival data for Kadish stages A, B, and C are 75%, 68% and 41% respectively.²However, there is no common treatment strategy for Kadish C and D tumors.¹⁰External beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and chemotherapy (etoposide and a platinum-based agent such as Cisplatin or Carboplatin) are usually administered in the adjuvant setting to patients with advanced disease.^11,12The Massachusetts General Hospital has an experience of craniofacial resection followed by proton beam irradiation.¹³

Only a few case series of radiosurgical treatment of these tumors are available in the literature.^6,7,12,14Van Gompel et al.⁷reported a multi-institutional experience of 4 radiosurgical centers including only 13 patients harboring EBM overall. Median dose to the tumor margin was 15 Gy with 92% rate of local control. Unger et al.⁶reported a series of 14 patients received combined treatment: endoscopic surgery for the nasal and paranasal component and SRS (Marginal irradiation doses 15-34 Gy) for the intracranial component with excellent local control rate.

In this report we confirm high efficacy of SRS of recurrent EBM involving multiple intracranial structures and orbit. Gamma Knife radiosurgery can be applied to avoid surgical complications as CSF leak, meningitis, pneumocephalus, abscess formation or osteomyelitis. High dose gradient between tumor and healthy tissues and high beam conformity decrease risk of radiation toxicity after EBRT and in case of involvement of deep structures such as cavernous sinus or clivus. SRS is also highly recommended when identifying contraindications to open surgery. However, despite new developed treatment regimens including radiosurgery, the overall long-term survival rate of patients with ENB recurrence remains poor.

Conclusion

The present study showed the pharmacological potential of the ethanolic extract of Neem bark. Our findings demonstrated that the F-EtOAc, obtained after saponification of EtCNeem, showed to be rich in phenolic and flavonoid compounds with antioxidant potential, as well as a nontoxic.

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