Morning glory syndrome in children. Association with endocrine and central nervous system anomalies
H S Eustis1, M R Sanders, T Zimmerman
1Department of Ophthalmology, Ochsner Clinic, New Orleans, La.
Objective:
To identify morning glory syndrome, an uncommon optic disc anomaly. Generally, it is an isolated ocular abnormality; however, some cranial facial and neurologic associations have been reported.
Patients:
We herein report two patients with morning glory syndrome and associated pituitary dwarfism. In one patient, the pituitary insufficiency was secondary to compression of the pituitary gland by a basal encephalocele; in the second patient, causative factors were not identified.
Conclusions:
Patients with morning glory syndrome should have a complete general physical examination and growth evaluation so that early recognition and treatment of the patient with pituitary dwarfism can occur.
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