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  • Title: Endocrine status of patients with septo-optic dysplasia: fourteen Japanese cases.
    Author: Koizumi M, Ida S, Shoji Y, Etani Y, Hatsukawa Y, Okamoto N.
    Journal: Clin Pediatr Endocrinol; 2017; 26(2):89-98. PubMed ID: 28458461.
    Abstract:
    A clinical diagnosis of septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) is made when two or more of the classical triad of optic nerve hypoplasia, pituitary hormone abnormalities or midline brain defects. To date, a clinical study of SOD, regarding its endocrinological features in particular, has not been undertaken in Japan. We retrospectively evaluated 14 SOD patients at our institution. Hormonal dysfunction was present in 78% of cases: ten cases presented combined hypopituitarism and one case presented precocious puberty. GHD and hypothyroidism were the most common endocrinopathies. A thin pituitary stalk and a gradual decrease in hormone secretion were the main characteristics. SOD patients usually visited ophthalmologists during early infancy because of eye problems; however, the medical examination did not always lead to endocrine assessments being made. Consequently, children who have eye problems with optic nerve hypoplasia should undergo head MRI imaging. If diagnosed with SOD, it is very important to evaluate pituitary functions. Their endocrinological status should be followed for a long time, even if they do not exhibit any endocrinological problems at evaluation.
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