Abstract
A clinical and morphological description of a case of pilocytic astrocytoma (astrocytic hamartoma) of the retina and optic nerve in an 11-year old girl is presented. The clinical and instrumental characteristics of the tumor are determined by ultrasound and MRI tests. Detailed cytological and pathomorphological description of the tumor, which is rarely observed, is given. The tumor poses a threat to the eye and requires that the eyeball be removed.
Highlights
A clinical and morphological description of a case of pilocytic astrocytoma of the retina and optic nerve in an 11-year old girl is presented
The clinical and instrumental characteristics of the tumor are determined by ultrasound and MRI tests
The tumor poses a threat to the eye and requires that the eyeball be removed
Summary
A clinical and morphological description of a case of pilocytic astrocytoma (astrocytic hamartoma) of the retina and optic nerve in an 11-year old girl is presented. Zhiltsova M.G. A clinical and morphological analysis of a retinal and optic nerve astrocytic hamartoma case. Астроцитарные гамартомы — редкие доброкачественные опухоли, которые могут быть локализованы в любом отделе сетчатки, включая диск зрительного нерва, макулярную зону и крайнюю периферию [1,2,3]. Случаи сочетанного поражения сетчатки и зрительного нерва крайне редки [15].
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