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[[Neuroglia]] | [[Neuroglia]]-derived tumors arising from the optic nerve, usually presenting in childhood. Roughly 50% are associated with [[ neurofibromatosis]];. Clinical manifestations include decreased visual acuity; [[exopthalmos]], [[pathologic nystagmus]] and [[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)<noinclude>{{DefMeSH}}</noinclude> | ||
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Optic nerve glioma [r]:
Neuroglia-derived tumors arising from the optic nerve, usually presenting in childhood. Roughly 50% are associated with neurofibromatosis;. Clinical manifestations include decreased visual acuity; exopthalmos, pathologic nystagmus and 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)
This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2024), Optic nerve glioma (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.