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

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Authors

URÍK Milan ŠLAPÁK Ivo PAVLOVSKÁ Denisa PRÍVAROVÁ Eva

Year of publication 2014
Type Article in Periodical
Magazine / Source Journal of Medical Case Reports
MU Faculty or unit

Faculty of Medicine

Citation
Doi http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-8-454
Field ORL, ophthalmology, stomatology
Keywords Endonasal surgery; Exostosis; Optic canal; Optic nerve
Description 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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