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Ganglioglioma of the Optic Nerve
- Source :
- American Journal of Ophthalmology; February 1988, Vol. 105 Issue: 2 p146-149, 4p
- Publication Year :
- 1988
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Abstract
- We examined a 15-year-old boy who had a ganglioglioma involving the left optic nerve, which caused proptosis, decreased vision, and optic atrophy. Computed tomography demonstrated an intraconal mass along the course of the orbital portion of the optic nerve. The only evidence of systemic neurofibromatosis was axillary freckling. The patient underwent a combined medial and lateral orbitotomy and excision of the tumor. Histologic examination demonstrated a mass composed of neurons and glial cells characteristic of ganglioglioma. After a one-year follow-up period, we have found no evidence of recurrence.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029394 and 18791891
- Volume :
- 105
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Ophthalmology
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- ejs33714344
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9394(88)90177-8