[Optic nerve hypoplasia associated to ectopic neurohypophysis].
Hypoplasia of the optic nerve is a rare congenital anomaly of unknown etiology that is a frequent cause of blindness in children. It can present in isolation or associated to other malformations of the central nervous system. Magnetic resonance is the technique of choice for the study of this condition; it enables both the hypoplasia of the nerve and the possible associated malformations to be demonstrated. We present a case of optic nerve hypoplasia associated to ectopic neurohypophysis.
García González
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Servicio de Radiodiagnóstico, Hospital de Cabueñes, Gijón, España. pgarciago@telefonica.net
Pérez Redondo
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Ornia Rodríguez
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Meana Morís
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D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple / Q000175:diagnosis*; D000293:Adolescent; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D009900:Optic Nerve / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology*; D010904:Pituitary Gland, Posterior / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology*