Presentation
Gradual loss of vision.
Patient Data
Age: Child
Gender: Male
Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.
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MRI of the brain demonstrates enlargement and enhancement of the optic apparatus, including the posterior optic nerves, optic chiasm, optic tracts and into the midbrain and basal ganglia.
The pituitary gland can be seen as separate to the mass which pushes down upon it.
Case Discussion
This case illustrates the typical appearances of an extensive optic pathway glioma in a child with known NF1.
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