About The Medical Condition Childhood Optic Nerve Glioma

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Childhood Optic Nerve Glioma

Childhood Optic Nerve Glioma Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Childhood Optic Nerve Glioma Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Childhood 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; 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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