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Chiasmatic glioblastoma of childhood. A case report
1Department of Radiology, Yuzuncu Yil University Medical Center, Van, Turkey.
Acta Radiologica (Stockholm, Sweden : 1987)
|August 11, 2000
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A rare optic chiasm glioblastoma caused progressive vision loss in a 6-year-old girl. Surgical removal carried risks of vision and hormone complications.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric neuro-oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Endocrinology
Background:
- Optic chiasm glioblastomas are exceptionally rare pediatric brain tumors.
- Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for managing visual and hormonal deficits.
Observation:
- A 6-year-old girl experienced 2 months of worsening vision.
- MRI revealed a sellar, para- and suprasellar lesion.
Findings:
- Subtotal resection of the tumor was performed.
- Histopathology confirmed glioblastoma of the optic chiasma.
- This diagnosis is extremely uncommon in pediatric patients.
Implications:
- Surgical resection of optic chiasm glioblastoma poses significant risks.
- Potential complications include severe endocrinologic and ophthalmologic deficits.
- Further research into pediatric optic pathway gliomas is warranted.
Abstract:
A 6-year-old girl presented with visual deterioration that had progressively worsened over 2 months. MR imaging revealed a sellar, para- and suprasellar lesion. Subtotal tumor resection was performed. Histopathological diagnosis was glioblastoma of the optic chiasma. Chiasmatic glioblastoma is rare in adults and extremely uncommon in children. Surgical resection implies a risk of severe endocrinologic and ophthalmologic complications.