Other terms
Gliomas, Optic Nerve,Optic Nerve Gliomas,Optic Glioma,Glioma, Optic,Gliomas, Optic,Optic Gliomas,Glioma, Optic Nerve,Astrocytoma, Malignant, Optic Nerve,Malignant Optic Nerve Astrocytoma,Optic Nerve, Malignant Astrocytoma,Malignant Astrocytoma, Optic Nerve,Childhood Optic Nerve Glioma,Optic Nerve Glioma, Childhood,Glioma, Optic Nerve, Childhood,Adult Optic Nerve Glioma,Optic Nerve Glioma, Adult,Glioma, Optic Nerve, Adult
Description
Optic Nerve Glioma: Glial cell derived tumors arising from the optic nerve, usually presenting in childhood. Roughly 50% are associated with NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1. Clinical manifestations include decreased visual acuity; EXOPHTHALMOS; NYSTAGMUS, PATHOLOGIC; STRABISMUS; pallor or swelling of the optic disc; and INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION. The tumor may extend into the optic chiasm and hypothalamus. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p681)
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