Is a type of brain tumor. They are found in the opticchiasm, where the left and right optic nerves cross. They are also referred to as optic glioma or juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma. Optic nerve glioma is a rare kind of cancer that's typically slow growing and found in children.
Symptoms:
Nausea and vomiting
Balance problems
Vision disturbances
Headaches
Involuntary eye movements
Memory impairment
Daytime sleepiness
Loss of appetite
Growth delays
Preliminary plan:
Ophthalmologist appointment
Oncologist appointment
Complete blood count
Urinalysis
Blood test:
Urea (BUN)
Creatinine
Glucose
Cholesterol
HDL Cholesterol
LDL Cholesterol
Triglycerides
Potassium Sodium Chlorine (K, Na, Cl) (blood)
Ophtalmocromoscopy
Diplopia test (double vision)
Eccentricity angle test
Convergence test
Autorefractometry (narrow pupil)
Exophthalmometry
Adaptation study
Transcranial duplex scanning of extra- and intracranial vessels