Optic Nerve Glioma in Two Sisters with Family History of Neurofibromatosis Type 1

We present our experience with two siblings with ONG whose mother carries cutaneous stigmata of NF type 1. The younger sister was diagnosed 3 years after the treatment of the older sibling following recommended imaging for screening. Postoperative follow-up for 11 and 15 years, respectively, demonstrated lack of tumor regrowth and preserved vision in the contralateral eye. We discuss the treatment strategy in pediatric patients with orbital ONG associated with NF type 1. [...] Georg Thieme Verlag KG Stuttgart · New YorkArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents  |  Abstract  |  Full text

Source: Journal of Neurological Surgery Part A: Central European Neurosurgery - January 2, 2018 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Surchev, Jivko Kolev Nachev, Sevdalin Todorova, Lyudmila Pavlova Marinov, Marin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research