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Optic Nerve Glioma
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Synonym(s):
- Astrocytoma, Malignant, Optic Nerve
- Glioma, Optic Nerve
- Malignant Astrocytoma, Optic Nerve
- Childhood Optic Nerve Glioma
- Glioma, Optic Nerve, Adult
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Definition (in english):
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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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Broader term(s):
Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Histologic Type
Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
Neuroectodermal Tumors
Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial
Glioma
Astrocytoma
Optic Nerve Glioma
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Results of Web documents for your query
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Eye.com.ph | Optic nerve glioma
Meta description: Optic nerve and chiasmal gliomas are slow-growing and patients may present with different symptoms.
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Jun 13 CEST 2010 |
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Optic glioma
Subtitles: Optic glioma / What's New / Featured Advertiser Links / Books from Our Experts / Optic glioma /
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Aug 4 CEST 2010 |
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Eye.com.ph | ONG
Meta description: Optic nerve and chiasmal gliomas are slow-growing and patients may present with different symptoms.
Date:
Jun 13 CEST 2010 |
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Grants
Subtitles: Grants waiting for funding /
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Jan 23 CET 2009 |
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Result from:
PLGA Foundation
Location: - Boston - Massachusetts - USA
Language: English
Type: Individual
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Clinical trials for "Optic Nerve Glioma":
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