Symptoms of Septo-Optic Dysplasia
Symptoms of Septo-Optic Dysplasia
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- DWARFISM
- "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
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- DWARFISM
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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- DWARFISM
- "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
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Hypopituitarism:
Signs and symptoms
(Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition))
Clinical features of hypopituitarism develop slowly and vary with the severity of the disorder and the number of deficient hormones. Signs and symptoms of hypopituitarism in adults may include gonadal failure (secondary amenorrhea, impotence, infertility, decreased libido), diabetes insipidus, hypothyroidism (fatigue, lethargy, sensitivity to cold, menstrual disturbances), and adrenocortical insufficiency (hypoglycemia, anorexia, nausea, abdominal pain, orthostatic hypotension).
Postpartum necrosis of the pituitary (Sheehan’s syndrome) characteristically causes failure of lactation, menstruation, and growth of pubic and axillary hair; and symptoms of thyroid and adrenocortical failure.
In children, hypopituitarism causes retarded growth or delayed puberty. Dwarfism usually isn’t apparent at birth but early signs begin to appear during the first few months of life; by age 6 months, growth retardation is obvious. Although these children generally enjoy good health, pituitary dwarfism may cause chubbiness due to fat deposits in the lower trunk, delayed secondary tooth eruption and, possibly, hypoglycemia. Growth continues at less than half the normal rate — sometimes extending into the patient’s 20s or 30s — to an average height of 4 ' 122 cm), with normal proportions.
When hypopituitarism strikes before puberty, it prevents development of secondary sex characteristics (including facial and body hair). In males, it produces undersized testes, penis, and prostate gland; absent or minimal libido; and the inability to initiate and maintain an erection. In females, it usually causes immature development of the breasts, sparse or absent pubic and axillary hair, and primary amenorrhea.
Panhypopituitarism may induce a host of mental and physiologic abnormalities, including lethargy, psychosis, orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, anemia, and anorexia. However, clinical manifestations of hormonal deficiencies resulting from pituitary destruction don’t become apparent until 75% of the gland is destroyed. Total loss of all hormones released by the anterior pituitary is fatal unless treated.
Neurologic signs associated with hypopituitarism and produced by pituitary tumors include headache, bilateral temporal hemianopia, loss of visual acuity and, possibly, blindness. Acute hypopituitarism resulting from surgery or infection is often associated with fever, hypotension, vomiting, and hypoglycemia — all characteristic of adrenal insufficiency.
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Source: Professional Guide to Diseases (Eighth Edition), 2005
Hypopituitarism:
Signs and symptoms
(Handbook of Diseases)
Clinical features of hypopituitarism develop slowly and vary with the severity of the disorder and the number of deficient hormones. Signs and symptoms of hypopituitarism in adults may include gonadal failure (secondary amenorrhea, impotence, infertility, and decreased libido), diabetes insipidus, hypothyroidism (fatigue, lethargy, sensitivity to cold, and menstrual disturbances), and adrenocortical insufficiency (hypoglycemia, anorexia, nausea, abdominal pain, and orthostatic hypotension).
Postpartum necrosis of the pituitary (Sheehan’s syndrome) characteristically causes failure of lactation, menstruation, and growth of pubic and axillary hair as well as symptoms of thyroid and adrenocortical failure.
In children, hypopituitarism causes retarded growth and delayed puberty. Dwarfism isn’t usually apparent at birth, but early signs begin to appear during the first few months of life; by age 6 months, growth retardation is obvious. Although these children generally enjoy good health, pituitary dwarfism may cause chubbiness due to fat deposits in the lower trunk, delayed secondary tooth eruption and, possibly, hypoglycemia. Growth continues at less than one-half the normal rate — sometimes into the patient’s 20s or 30s — to an average height of 4";(122 cm) with normal proportions.
When hypopituitarism strikes before puberty, it prevents development of secondary sex characteristics (including facial and body hair). In males, it produces undersized testes, penis, and prostate gland; absent or minimal libido; and inability to initiate and maintain an erection. In females, it usually causes immature development of the breasts, sparse or absent pubic and axillary hair, and primary amenorrhea.
Panhypopituitarism may induce a host of mental and physiologic abnormalities, including lethargy, psychosis, orthostatic hypotension, bradycardia, anemia, and anorexia. Clinical manifestations of hormonal deficiencies resulting from pituitary destruction don’t become apparent until 75% of the gland is destroyed. Total loss of all hormones released by the anterior pituitary is fatal unless treated.
Neurologic signs associated with hypopituitarism and produced by pituitary tumors include headache, bilateral temporal hemianopsia, loss of visual acuity and, possibly, blindness. Acute hypopituitarism resulting from surgery or infection is commonly associated with fever, hypotension, vomiting, and hypoglycemia — all characteristic of adrenal insufficiency.
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Source: Handbook of Diseases, 2003
Article Excerpts About Symptoms of Septo-Optic Dysplasia:
Symptoms may include blindness in one or both
eyes, pupil dilation in response to light, nystagmus (a rapid, involuntary
to-and-fro movement of the eyes), inward and outward deviation of the
eyes, hypotonia (low muscle tone), and hormonal problems. Seizures may
also occur. In a few cases, jaundice (prolonged yellow skin discoloration)
may occur at birth. Intellectual problems vary in severity among
individuals. While some children with SOD have normal intelligence, others
have learning disabilities and mental retardation. Most, however, are
developmentally delayed due to vision impairment or neurological problems.
(Source: excerpt from NINDS Septo-Optic Dysplasia Information Page: NINDS)
Septo-Optic Dysplasia as a Cause of Symptoms or Medical Conditions
When considering symptoms of Septo-Optic Dysplasia, it is also important to consider Septo-Optic Dysplasia as a possible cause of other medical conditions.
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