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- Title
Presumed Malignant Optic Glioma of Adulthood: Prolonged Survival with Temozolomide and Radiotherapy.
- Authors
Tao, Brendan; Handzic, Armin; Margolin, Edward
- Abstract
The article in the Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences discusses a case of Presumed Malignant Optic Glioma of Adulthood, highlighting the challenges in diagnosis and treatment. The patient initially responded well to temozolomide and radiotherapy but later experienced rapid progression of the disease, leading to eventual demise. The article emphasizes the aggressive nature of MOGA, its potential for metastasis along the neuro-axis, and the importance of considering this diagnosis in patients with atypical optic neuritis. The study underscores the need for improved diagnostic techniques and optimal treatment strategies for managing this rare and fatal condition.
- Subjects
MYELIN oligodendrocyte glycoprotein; OPTIC disc; OPTIC nerve; OPTIC neuritis; NEUROMYELITIS optica
- Publication
Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences, 2024, Vol 51, Issue 6, p888
- ISSN
0317-1671
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1017/cjn.2023.312