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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