Optic nerve glioma
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What is optic nerve glioma?
An optic nerve glioma is a brain tumor that affects one or both of the optic nerves. It may result in the loss of vision and may cause hormonal problems, as they may be located near the part of the brain that controls hormone function. Treatment may include surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.
Common symptoms reported by people with optic nerve glioma
Treatments taken by people with optic nerve glioma

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Compare treatments taken by people with optic nerve glioma

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Who has optic nerve glioma on PatientsLikeMe?
- 8 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 4 say optic nerve glioma is their primary condition
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 1 | |
20s | 2 | |
30s | 1 | |
40s | 0 | |
50s | 2 | |
60s | 1 | |
70+ | 0 |
Age at first symptom | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
0-19 years | 0 | |
20-29 years | 1 | |
30-39 years | 0 | |
40-49 years | 0 | |
50-59 years | 0 | |
60-69 years | 0 | |
70+ years | 0 |
Distribution of sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Male | 2 | |
Female | 5 |
Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
Diagnosed | 2 | |
Not Diagnosed | 0 |

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