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Exostosis of the optic canal in a child – a rare diagnosis in a paediatric ear, nose and throat setting: a case report

Authors: Milan Urík, Ivo Šlapák, Dana Pavlovská, Eva Prívarová

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2014

Abstract

Introduction

Optic nerve compression is an uncommon disorder leading to deterioration or complete loss of vision.

Case presentation

We describe the case of a 14-year-old Caucasian girl with a gradual deterioration of vision in her right eye. Using modern imaging techniques and endonasal endoscopic surgery, we identified the cause and removed the pathology.

Conclusions

The cause of optic nerve compression was a rare exostosis in the optic canal. An endonasal endoscopic approach is the optimal choice for management of optic nerve pathologies. It is a gentle and minimally invasive surgical technique. Interdisciplinary cooperation, especially with the eye doctor and radiologist, is required in these cases.

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Title: Exostosis of the optic canal in a child – a rare diagnosis in a paediatric ear, nose and throat setting: a case report
Authors: Milan Urík
Ivo Šlapák
Dana Pavlovská
Eva Prívarová
Publication date: 01-12-2014
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2014
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-8-454

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Exostosis of the optic canal in a child – a rare diagnosis in a paediatric ear, nose and throat setting: a case report

Abstract

Introduction

Case presentation

Conclusions

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Conclusions

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