Olfactory receptors are contact sites on cells in the brain and external sensors in insects that process and identify odors. They function by processing smells as a chemical reaction and converting it into a signal that can be read and understood by the brain. Smell is essential for the survival of any organism and plays […]
Olfactory neuroblastoma is a rare and malignant tumor that originates in the olfactory cells responsible for smell. It can cause loss of smell, taste, and vision, and facial disfigurement. It is diagnosed through symptoms and imaging and is treated with surgery and radiation. Recurrence is common, and long-term follow-up is required. Olfactory neuroblastoma, also called […]
