A Case of Septo-Optic Dysplasia. |
Jong Geun Kim, Yoon Kyung Lee, Byung Joon Choi, In Goo Lee, Kyung Tai Whang |
Department of Pediatrics, Catholic University Medical College, Seoul, Korea. |
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Abstract |
The septo-optic dysplasia, or de Morsier syndrome is a developmental anomaly characterized by involvement of the septum pellucidum, optic system and hypothalamic-pituitary axis. We had experienced a case of septo-optic dysplasia in 8 month-old female. A magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed isolated absent septum pellucidum. And ophthalmoscopic examination showed right optic nerve hypoplasia, exotropia of right eye. |
Key Words:
Septo-optic dysplasia, Absent septum pellucidum, Optic nerve hypoplasia |
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