Ganglioglioma of the optic chiasm: case report and review of the literature

We describe a case of ganglioglioma of the optic chiasm and tract in a 33-year-old man. Review of the literature discloses only seven cases of tumors of the anterior visual pathway that meet the histological criteria for such neoplasms. A detailed histological description of our case and a review of...

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Published inNeurosurgery Vol. 26; no. 6; p. 1042
Main Authors Chilton, J, Caughron, M R, Kepes, J J
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.06.1990
Subjects
Adult
Cranial Nerve Neoplasms - pathology
Cranial Nerve Neoplasms - surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Neuroblastoma - pathology
Neuroblastoma - surgery
Optic Chiasm - pathology
Optic Chiasm - surgery
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Summary:We describe a case of ganglioglioma of the optic chiasm and tract in a 33-year-old man. Review of the literature discloses only seven cases of tumors of the anterior visual pathway that meet the histological criteria for such neoplasms. A detailed histological description of our case and a review of the literature is provided.
ISSN:0148-396X
DOI:10.1227/00006123-199006000-00021