Optic nerve sheath meningioma
Diagnosis almost certain
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Gaillard F, Optic nerve sheath meningioma. Case study, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 01 Feb 2023) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-5560
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5th Feb 2009
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Optic nerve sheath meningioma
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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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