Novel treatments in optic pathway gliomas

Autor: Akash Maheshwari, Mohammad Pakravan, Chaow Charoenkijkajorn, Shannon J. Beres, Andrew G. Lee
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
Zdroj: Frontiers in Ophthalmology. 2
ISSN: 2674-0826
DOI: 10.3389/fopht.2022.992673
Popis: Optic pathway gliomas (OPG) are primary tumors of the optic nerve, chiasm, and/or tract that can be associated with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1). OPG generally have a benign histopathology, but a variable clinical course. Observation is generally recommended at initial diagnosis if vision is stable or normal for age, however, treatment may include chemotherapy, radiotherapy, or surgery in select cases. This manuscript reviews the literature on OPG with an emphasis on recent developments in treatment.
Databáze: OpenAIRE