Glioma is a tumor of neuroectodermal origin. It is one of the most common primary brain tumors. Gliomas vary in degree of malignancy, histological features, the ability to progress, etc.
In the chiasmal-sellar region the most common are:
- glioma of the optic nerves, sometimes germinating into the orbit;
- 3rd ventricle bottom glioma;
- astrocytoma;
Non-specific signs of gliomas in the pituitary gland include:
- young age;
- severe visual impairment;
- relatively intact function of the pituitary gland;
Treatment of gliomas of the chiasmal-sellar region is usually surgical or radiation