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ArticleCase reports in ophthalmological medicine2021

Neuroophthalmic Manifestations of Intracranial Tumours in Children.

Megha Kotecha, Sarang Gotecha, Ashish Chugh, Prashant Punia

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Megha KotechaDepartment of Ophthalmology, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0022-3242
Sarang GotechaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1319-8891
Ashish ChughDepartment of Neurosurgery, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8740-2285
Prashant PuniaDepartment of Neurosurgery, Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune, Maharashtra, India.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1253-6913
Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre · IN

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Abstract

backgroundAll children between 0 and 16 years presenting with brain tumours confirmed by Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and treated surgically in our institute were included in this study.

objectiveThe aim of this study is to evaluate the neuroophthalmic and clinical characteristics of intracranial space occupying lesions in children.

methodsNeuroophthalmic manifestations along with location of the tumour by contrast-enhanced MRI, type of surgical intervention, and postoperative histopathological diagnosis were evaluated.

resultsIn pediatric brain tumours, male preponderance was seen and supratentorial location was more common in general, while in older children, infratentorial tumours were more common than supratentorial tumours. Headache, vomiting, and cerebellar signs were the commonest neurological features. Diminution of vision, diplopia, and strabismus were the commonest ophthalmic symptoms. Papilledema, ophthalmoparesis, and nystagmus were the most frequent ophthalmological signs. Neurological manifestations of seizures, altered sensorium and motor deficits were more frequently seen in supratentorial tumours, while cranial nerve involvement and ataxia were seen in infratentorial tumours. Ophthalmological manifestations including diplopia, strabismus, ophthalmoparesis, and nystagmus were more frequently seen in infratentorial tumours. Astrocytoma was the most frequent histopathological diagnosis followed by medulloblastoma.

conclusionDiagnosis of pediatric intracranial tumours is complex and requires a multidisciplinary approach for prompt management. An ophthalmologist should have a high index of suspicion for brain tumours especially in patients presenting with common ocular symptoms like diminution of vision, diplopia, and strabismus without any neurological symptoms.

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