Septo-Optic Dysplasia

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - 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

**Synonyms:** - Septooptic Dysplasia - Septo-Optic Dysplasia with Growth Hormone Deficiency - De Morsier Syndrome