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===Radiation therapy===
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Radiation therapy may be advised in some cases where the tumor is larger and surgery is not possible. In some cases, radiation therapy may be delayed because of the slow growth that this tumor typically displays.
Radiation therapy may be advised in some cases where the tumor is larger and surgery is not possible. In some cases, radiation therapy may be delayed because of the slow growth that this tumor typically displays.
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Revision as of 20:29, 26 August 2015

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Optic nerve glioma Microchapters

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Differentiating Optic nerve glioma from other Diseases

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Overview

Treatment varies with the size of the tumor and the general health of the person. The goal may be to cure the disorder, relieve symptoms, or improve vision and comfort.

Surgery

Surgical removal may cure some optic gliomas. Partial removal to reduce the bulk of the tumor can be done in many cases. This will keep the tumor from damaging normal brain tissue around the tumor.

Radiation therapy

Radiation therapy may be advised in some cases where the tumor is larger and surgery is not possible. In some cases, radiation therapy may be delayed because of the slow growth that this tumor typically displays.

References

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