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. 2021 Feb;82(1):91-95.
doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1722634. Epub 2021 Jan 19.

Optic Nerve Gliomas

Edward J Wladis  1 , Matthew A Adamo  2 , Lauren Weintraub  3
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Optic Nerve Gliomas

Edward J Wladis et al. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base. 2021 Feb.

Abstract

Objectives To describe the diagnostic and management features of optic nerve gliomas. Design Literature review. Results Optic nerve gliomas are generally benign in the pediatric age group although they are usually malignant and aggressive in adults. As such, the mechanisms by which these lesions are diagnosed, the systemic implications, the goals of intervention, and the nature of therapeutic management all differ between these tumors. Conclusions This article addresses these lesions and discusses the diagnostic and therapeutic paradigms by which they may be approached.

Keywords: glioma; malignant optic nerve glioma; optic nerve glioma.

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