Patient's question:
It's also our fault that we usually call training too busy and haven't taken good care of the child. Well, in these recent days, the child has felt unwell and discomfort, so we took them to the hospital for a thorough examination. This time, the doctor said the child suffers from optic nerve glioma. Hearing this, it really makes one feel powerless. In terms of assistance: Hello, what are the hazards of pediatric optic nerve glioma?Doctor's answer:
Increased intracranial pressure or direct compression by the tumor affects the meninges, blood vessels, and nerves, leading to stretching and damage. This is seen in the majority of patients and is an early symptom, worsening as the tumor expands.2) Nausea: Often caused by increased intracranial pressure affecting the vomiting center in the medulla or by stretching of the vagus nerve. When headache is severe, nausea may become projectile. Children with posterior fossa tumors often experience nausea earlier and more frequently, which can be easily mistaken for gastrointestinal disorders.
Visual impairment: Includes changes in vision, field of vision, and fundus, due to increased intracranial pressure causing papilledema or direct compression of the optic nerve. Over time, this can lead to optic nerve atrophy and disrupt vision.