Optic nerve glioma secondary prevention
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Simrat Sarai, M.D. [2]
Overview
Secondary prevention strategies following optic nerve glioma include lifelong follow-up care which further includes a visit to a clinic every year for screening of tumor recurrence, management of disease complications, and management of side-effects of treatment.
Secondary Prevention
The goals of secondary prevention of optic nerve glioma include the following:
- Screen for tumor recurrence and/or secondary cancers
- Management of potential complications
- Management of late side-effects of treatment
There are no guidelines for the secondary prevention of optic nerve glioma. Recommendations are based on expert opinion. An annual follow up visit includes the following:
- A complete physical examination
- Routine laboratory tests
- MRI imaging scans