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Oligodendroglioma--a case presentation.

C Raciti-Daurio1, J Caruso

  • 1New England College of Optometry, Boston, Massachusetts.

Optometry and Vision Science : Official Publication of the American Academy of Optometry
|January 1, 1990
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A rare brain tumor, oligodendroglioma, was diagnosed in a young female. This malignant tumor presented with sudden vision changes, including disc edema and visual field loss.

Area of Science:

  • Neuro-oncology
  • Ophthalmology

Background:

  • Oligodendroglioma is a rare malignant brain tumor, accounting for 5% of all gliomas.
  • Cerebral oligodendrogliomas require prompt diagnosis and management due to their potential for rapid progression.

Observation:

  • A 12-year-old female presented with acute onset of disc edema, esotropia, and visual field loss.
  • Ophthalmic examination revealed significant changes within a two-week period.

Findings:

  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) confirmed a right occipital oligodendroglioma.
  • The tumor's location in the occipital lobe correlated with the observed visual field deficits.

Implications:

  • Early detection of oligodendroglioma is crucial for improving patient outcomes.

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