An Unusual Case of Optic Nerve Excavation: Papillorenal Syndrome

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Identifier 20230312_nanos_posters_215
Title An Unusual Case of Optic Nerve Excavation: Papillorenal Syndrome
Creator Andrew Fischer; Jason Peragallo
Affiliation (AF) (JP) Emory University School of Medicine
Subject Pediatric Neuro-ophthalmology; Neuro-ophth & Systemic Disease (eg. MS, MG, Thyroid)
Description Several congenital anomalies are associated with optic nerve excavations, and identifying the correct diagnosis can have implications for patient management. Papillorenal syndrome is a rare optic nerve dysplasia with characteristic ocular and renal abnormalities. We present a case of papillorenal syndrome diagnosed after the onset of renal failure and macular schisis.
Date 2023-03-14
References 1. Brodsky MC. Congenital Optic Nerve Anomalies. In: Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology, 3rd Edition. New York: Springer Science + Business Media, 2016. 2. Parse CF, Silva ED, Sundin OH, et al. Redefining papillorenal syndrome: an underdiagnosed cause of ocular and renal morbidity. Ophthalmology 2001;108:738-49.
Language eng
Format application/pdf
Type Text
Source 2023 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting
Relation is Part of NANOS Annual Meeting 2023: Poster Session I: Pediatric Neuro-Ophthalmology
Collection Neuro-ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: NOVEL http://NOVEL.utah.edu
Publisher Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah
Holding Institution North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Association. NANOS Executive Office 5841 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 204, Minneapolis, MN 55416
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