April 2025

NEUROSCIENCES

MANAGING TUMORS COMPRESSING THE OPTIC NERVE

​Featuring: Stephen T. Magill, MD, PhD, Preeti J. Thyparampil, MD, and Adam D. Baim, MD

Episode Summary

Neurosurgeon Stephen T. Magill, MD, PhD, leads a panel discussion on the management of tumors that compress the optic nerve. He is joined by Preeti J. Thyparampil, MD, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon, and Adam D. Baim, MD, a neuro-ophthalmologist.
 
The panel discusses tumors commonly associated with optic nerve compression, their impact on eye function, and the signs and symptoms that suggest a tumor is pressing on the optic nerve. They also delve into diagnostic strategies and treatment options, emphasizing key factors that determine the appropriate surgical approach.
Stephen T. Magill, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Neurological Surgery at Northwestern Medicine
Preeti J. Thyparampil, MD, Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Northwestern Medicine
Adam D. Baim, MD, Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Northwestern Medicine

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