Bilateral aplasia of the optic nerves, chiasm, and tracts in an otherwise healthy infant.
OBJECTIVE
To report bilateral aplasia of the optic nerves, chiasm, and tracts in an otherwise healthy infant.


METHODS
Case report.


RESULTS
Ophthalmologic examination disclosed bilateral microphthalmos and optic nerve aplasia. Physical, neurologic, and genetic evaluations were otherwise normal. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain and orbits disclosed bilateral aplasia of the optic nerves, chiasm, and tracts.


CONCLUSIONS
Bilateral aplasia of the optic nerves, chiasm, and tracts may occur in an otherwise healthy infant.
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Department of Ophthalmology, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL 33136, USA. iscott@pol.net
Warman
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D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D005124:Eye Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008850:Microphthalmos / Q000175:diagnosis; D009897:Optic Chiasm / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D009915:Orbit / Q000473:pathology*; D014795:Visual Pathways / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology