Neurofibromatosis type 1-associated optic pathway gliomas: pathogenesis and emerging treatments.

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Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is an autosomal dominant genetic disorder associated with an increased risk of developing a variety of benign and malignant tumors. Fifteen to 20% of children with NF1 are diagnosed with an optic pathway glioma (NF1-OPG) before 7 years of age, and more than half of them experience visual decline. At present, no effective therapy is available for prevention, restoration, or even...

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