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Published in: Child's Nervous System 2/2004

01-02-2004 | Case-based Update

Morning glory syndrome and basal encephalocele

Authors: Celia S. Chen, David David, Ahmed Hanieh

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 2/2004

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Abstract

Background

Morning glory syndrome (MGS) is a congenital optic disc dysplasia often associated with craniofacial anomalies, especially basal encephalocele. Clinical presentations are varied and often occult.

Case report

We describe a case of bilateral MGS associated with basal encephalocele that was detected by chance when treatment was sought for respiratory distress.

Conclusions

MGS and basal encephalocele should always be suspected in cases of midline deficiencies, particularly when ophthalmic signs of strabismus or poor vision are present. CT and MRI should be performed to delineate the extent of the lesion and a complete hormone screening should be carried out to exclude pituitary deficiency. The pathogenesis of MGS and basal encephalocele are unknown; however, it is thought to occur during the 5th week of embryonic development.
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Metadata
Title
Morning glory syndrome and basal encephalocele
Authors
Celia S. Chen
David David
Ahmed Hanieh
Publication date
01-02-2004
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 2/2004
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-003-0869-z

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