Glioma of the anterior visual pathway with secondary bilateral optic atrophy and acquired nystagmus: a case presentation

Glioma of the anterior visual pathway with secondary bilateral optic atrophy and acquired nystagmus: a case presentation

A 13 year old male was diagnosed with optic glioma. Due to the progressive nature of the tumor, radiation therapy was initiated. In this article, a complete review of the neurological pathway is presented in addition to the differential diagnosis and current treatment options such as radiation thera...

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Veröffentlicht in:Optometry and vision science 2000-12, Vol.77 (12 SUPPL.), p.73-73
Hauptverfasser: Henderson, Patricia A, Hitzeman, Steven A, Kollbaum, Elli J, Kovacich, Susan K, McConnaha, Debra L
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Chemotherapy
Computerized tomography
Diagnosis
Magnetic resonance imaging
Neurology
Patient monitoring
Radiotherapy
Surgery
Tumors
Vision
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Zusammenfassung:A 13 year old male was diagnosed with optic glioma. Due to the progressive nature of the tumor, radiation therapy was initiated. In this article, a complete review of the neurological pathway is presented in addition to the differential diagnosis and current treatment options such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and surgery.
ISSN:1040-5488