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Septo-optic dysplasia associated with abnormal foveal development
Michael M Lai1, Michael T Trese
1From Associated Retinal Consultants, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.
Purpose:
To report a case of abnormal foveal development in a patient with septo-optic dysplasia.
Methods:
Observational case report, consisting of clinical examination, fluorescein angiography, and optical coherence tomographic (OCT) evaluation of a patient who presented with septo-optic dysplasia.
Results:
A 3-month-old girl with septo-optic dysplasia was found to have bilateral foveal schisis by OCT and absence of foveal avascular zone by fluorescein angiography.
Conclusions:
Abnormal foveal development can be seen in patients with septo-optic dysplasia. Both foveal schisis and absence of foveal avascular zone may contribute to visual outcome. Detailed macular evaluation is recommended in patients who present with optic nerve hypoplasia.
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