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.