This X-ray shows the skull of a child with neurofibromatosis
(NF-1). This child developed visual difficulties and was discovered
to have a glioma (nerve tumor) in the optic nerve. The tumor has
enlarged the bony opening (optic foramen), through which the optic
nerve passes. This can be seen on the right side of picture.
Review Date: 07/28/2010
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington School of
Medicine; and Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision
Institute, La Jolla, California. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD,
MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
