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Optic nerve sheath meningioma

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Brightly enhancing mass surrounding the left optic nerve. It has a slightly lobulated contour, and the nerve appears compressed. It does not appear to extend to the orbital apex.

Case Discussion

These are classic appearances of an optic nerve sheath meningioma.

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