Optic nerve glioma
Optic nerve glioma
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.
Also known as cranial nerve II glioma, glioma of cranial nerve II, glioma of optic nerve, glioma of the optic nerve, optic nerve glioma — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 4992 per MONDO
- ICD9 237.9 per MONDO
- MESH D020339 per MONDO
- NCIT C4537 per MONDO
- SCTID 254976006 per MONDO
- UMLS C0346326 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Central nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Cranial nerve | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Optic nerve | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Optic nerve | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |