Septo-optic dysplasia
- Optic nerve hypoplasia
- DeMorsier's syndrome
Nature
Children with septo-optic dysplasia have under-developed nerves from the eye to the brain. Blindness or visual impairment result. They may also have abnormalities of the brain and a poorly developed pituitary gland. Since the pituitary gland controls the hormonal balance of the body, other symptoms may arise, such as growth hormone deficiency or excessive urination due to "water diabetes".
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SDG
Metadata
Database
World problems
Type
(G) Very specific problems
Subject
Fundamental sciences » Light
Medicine » Malformations
Medicine » Nervous system » Nervous system
Medicine » Pathology
Content quality
Presentable
Language
English
Last update
Oct 4, 2020