Optic Nerve Glioma- Case Report
Journal Title: The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine - Year 2018, Vol 70, Issue 12
Abstract
<strong>Background: </strong>Optic nerve gliomas (ONGs) are benign tumors that grow slowly. <strong>Clinical Methods</strong>: 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. <strong>Clinical Findings</strong>: A diagnosis of ONG was done using CT scan. The CT scan reported right sided fusiform intra orbital enlargement.
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Eman Helal
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