Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma | |
This is a meningothelial cell neoplasm arising from the arachnoid of the optic nerve. It occurs most commonly between the ages of 20 and 60 years with a slight predilection for females. Clinical presentation is with slowly progressive proptosis (here of the right eye) and visual loss. | |
Jonathan, Dutton, M.D., USA, M.D., Chapel Hill NC | |
D32.01 | |
Optic Nerve -> Optic Neuropathies -> Compressive Optic Neuropathies -> Optic Nerve Sheath Meningioma | |
optic nerve | |
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