Optic nerve glioma

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Loss of vision in right eye

Patient Data

Age: 3 years
Gender: Female
mri

Fusiform enlargement of intraorbital segment of right optic nerve is seen with possible involvement of intracanalicular segment. Postcontrast study shows homogeneous enhancement.

Case Discussion

Findings are typical of an optic nerve glioma. No other intracranial lesion is seen.

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