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Visual pathway glioma
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Definition 1
A rare, slow-growing tumor that usually forms in the optic nerve, optic chiasm, or optic tract. These are parts of the nervous system that carry messages from the eye to the brain. Also called optic pathway glioma. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A glioma that affects the optic tract. This condition can be seen in association with neurofibromatosis 1. It is most commonly seen in the pediatric age group. (NCI Thesaurus)
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