Optic Nerve Glioma- Case Report | ||||
The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine | ||||
Article 7, Volume 70, Issue 12, January 2018, Page 2072-2074 PDF (365.19 K) | ||||
Document Type: Original Article | ||||
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Author | ||||
Fatimah Al Ghazal, Ebtihal Al Hulaimi, Hassan Al Abbad, Mohammad Al Maani | ||||
College of Medicine, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia | ||||
Abstract | ||||
Background: Optic nerve gliomas (ONGs) are benign tumors that grow slowly. Clinical Methods: They are most common in females and occur before age of 20 years. This case report of 10 years girl showed right eye loss of vision and proptosis for 2 months with no other medical problem or past medical history. Clinical Findings: A diagnosis of ONG was done using CT scan. The CT scan reported right sided fusiform intra orbital enlargement. | ||||
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Referral to neurosurgery for consultation and further management was done | ||||
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