Neurofibromatosis Type 1 with Optic Nerve Glioma: A Case Report
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 11
Abstract
Ocular manifestations are among the criteria included in diagnosing Neurofibromatosis Type 1. Ocular assessments in children with NF1 are important as young children may do not complain of visual impairment until it is advanced. Here in we report a case of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 with optic nerve glioma, in which the diagnosis are aided by imaging; namely B scan and MRI.
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Nurul AM, Joseph A
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