title: Management options for visual pathway compression from optic gliomas.
abstract: Optic pathway gliomas (OPGs) manifest with neuro-ophthalmic symptoms and signs; however, presentation can vary as their location and growth patterns are highly variable. An exophytic expansion of an OPG within the intracranial cavity can cause compression on neurological structures, warranting intervention. However, management guidelines are limited and the treatment itself may also cause neuro-ophthalmic complications. Therefore, clinical decision-making must include input from a multidisciplinary team that includes ophthalmology, neurosurgery, radiation oncology and neuroradiology.
authors.affiliation: Lysholm Department of Neuroradiology, The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London WC1N 3BG, UK.
authors.forename: Anne-Caroline
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Bessero
authors.forename: Clare
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Fraser
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Acheson
authors.forename: Indran
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Davagnanam
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D009456:Neurofibromatosis 1 / Q000473:pathology* / Q000628:therapy; D020339:Optic Nerve Glioma / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D019574:Optic Nerve Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy*; D010348:Patient Care Team; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D015354:Vision, Low / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology* / Q000532:radiotherapy / Q000628:therapy; D014795:Visual Pathways / Q000473:pathology*