Septo-Optic Dysplasia

Overview

A condition resulting from congenital malformations involving the brain. The syndrome of septo-optic dysplasia combines hypoplasia or agenesis of the SEPTUM PELLUCIDUM; CORPUS CALLOSUM and the OPTIC NERVE. The extent of the abnormalities can vary. Septo-optic dysplasia is often associated with abnormalities of the HYPOTHALAMUS and other diencephalic structures, and HYPOPITUITARISM.

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Quick facts about Septo-Optic Dysplasia

Topic type

Condition

Category

Ophthalmology

MeSH classification

C10.292.562.700.375.875|C10.500.034.937|C10.500.760.500|C11.590.436.400.875|C16.131.666.034.937|C16.131.666.763.500

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