loading...| Preferred Name |
Optic Nerve Glioma |
| ID |
http://ncicb.nci.nih.gov/xml/owl/EVS/Thesaurus.owl#C4537 |
| ALT_DEFINITION |
Glial cell derived tumors arising from the optic nerve, usually presenting in childhood. Roughly 50% are associated with NEUROFIBROMATOSIS 1. Clinical manifestations include decreased visual acuity; EXOPHTHALMOS; NYSTAGMUS; STRABISMUS; pallor or swelling of the optic disc; and INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION. The tumor may extend into the optic chiasm and hypothalamus. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p681) |
| code |
C4537 |
| DEFINITION |
A glioma that affects the optic nerve. This condition can be seen in association with neurofibromatosis 1. It is most commonly seen in the pediatric age group. |
| FULL_SYN |
Glioma of Optic Nerve Glioma of the Optic Nerve |
| label |
Optic Nerve Glioma |
| Legacy_Concept_Name |
Optic_Nerve_Glioma |
| Neoplastic_Status |
Undetermined |
| Preferred_Name |
Optic Nerve Glioma |
| prefixIRI |
C4537 |
| prefLabel |
Optic Nerve Glioma |
| Semantic_Type |
Neoplastic Process |
| UMLS_CUI |
C0346326 |
| subClassOf |