Septo-Optic Dysplasia
Synonyms
De Morsier Syndrome
Dysplasia, Septooptic
Dysplasias, Septooptic
Septo Optic Dysplasia with Growth Hormone Deficiency
Septo-Optic Dysplasia with Growth Hormone Deficiency
Septooptic Dysplasia
Septooptic Dysplasias
Syndrome, De Morsier
A condition resulting from congenital malformations involving the brain. The syndrome of septo-optic dysplasia combines hypoplasia or agenesis of the SEPTUM PELLUCIDUM and the OPTIC NERVE. The extent of the abnormalities can vary. Septo-optic dysplasia is often associated with abnormalities of the hypothalamic and other diencephalic structures, and HYPOPITUITARISM.