Surgical management of meningiomas involving the optic nerve sheath

200495 citationsJournal Article

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Abstract

The loss of vision in patients with ONSM is only a matter of time. In patients with good vision the role of radiotherapy becomes more important. Surgery is recommended for intracranial tumors to prevent contralateral extension.

Topics & Keywords

Meningioma and schwannoma management Neurofibromatosis and Schwannoma Cases Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of neurosurgery

Volume 101, Issue 6, pp. 951-959

DOI: 10.3171/jns.2004.101.6.0951

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