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KMID : 0374019840070020107
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Ewha Medical Journal
1984 Volume.7 No. 2 p.107 ~ p.110
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Glioma of the Optic Nerve and Optic Chiasm
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Abstract
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Most optic gliomas are benign astrocytomas th´,it might better be considered hamartomas than true neoplasms. Optic gliomas rerely become malignant and their morbidity is mainly due to enlargement of the tumor.
The presenting symptoms and signs are variable depending on the location of the tumor.
We experienced a huge optic chiasm and optic nerve glioma which caused
hydrocephalus, vomiting, gait disturbance and decreased visual acuity in 4 years
ri old boy.
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