Gliome du nerf optique

Synonym(s) - Astrocytoma, Malignant, Optic Nerve - Glioma, Optic Nerve - Malignant Astrocytoma, Optic Nerve - Childhood Optic Nerve Glioma - Glioma, Optic Nerve, Adult

Definition: 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)

Broader term(s)

• Neoplasms
• Neoplasms by Histologic Type
• Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal
• Neuroectodermal Tumors
• Neoplasms, Neuroepithelial
• Glioma
• Astrocytoma
• Optic Nerve Glioma