CHILDHOOD OPTIC NERVE GLIOMA
\t͡ʃˈa͡ɪldhʊd ˈɒptɪk nˈɜːv ɡlɪˈə͡ʊmə], \tʃˈaɪldhʊd ˈɒptɪk nˈɜːv ɡlɪˈəʊmə], \tʃ_ˈaɪ_l_d_h_ʊ_d ˈɒ_p_t_ɪ_k n_ˈɜː_v ɡ_l_ɪ__ˈəʊ_m_ə]\
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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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