{"id":12939,"date":"2024-08-23T07:55:47","date_gmt":"2024-08-23T05:55:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/?p=12939"},"modified":"2024-08-23T07:55:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T05:55:47","slug":"septoopticheskaya-displaziya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/","title":{"rendered":"Septo-optic dysplasia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fpm_start\"><\/div>\n<p>Septo-optic dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by polymalformations of brain structures, as well as abnormalities in the development of the optic nerves and abnormalities in the formation of the eyes. This condition can lead to a variety of neurological and ophthalmological problems, including optic nerve hypoplasia, abnormalities in the structure of the visual pathways and periorbital structures. The disease gets its name from the characteristic changes in the area of the interhemispheric septum and optic tracts. Depending on the severity of the abnormalities, patients may experience a wide range of clinical manifestations, from mild disturbances to profoundly disabling conditions.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 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href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/#%D0%98%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B8_%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%84%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D1%8B\" >History of the disease and interesting historical facts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/#%D0%AD%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Epidemiology<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/#%D0%93%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8C_%D0%BA_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BC%D1%83_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8E\" >Genetic predisposition to this disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/#%D0%A4%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%8B_%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Risk factors for the development of this disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/#%D0%94%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Diagnosis of this disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/#%D0%9B%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5\" >Treatment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/#%D0%A1%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BA_%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8F%D0%B5%D0%BC%D1%8B%D1%85_%D0%B4%D0%BB%D1%8F_%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >List of medications used to treat this disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/#%D0%9C%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B3_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Disease monitoring<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/#%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\" >Age-related features of the disease<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/medlibrary\/septoopticheskaya-dysplasia\/#%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%8B_%D0%B8_%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%8B\" >Questions and Answers<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%98%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B8_%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B5_%D1%84%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D1%8B\"><\/span>History of the disease and interesting historical facts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Septo-optic dysplasia was first described in 1941, when a group of specialists including Goodman and Patterson noted specific abnormalities in the structures of the mass of the eye. Over the following decades, the disease continued to be studied, and patterns of inheritance and clinical manifestations were established. In 1983, the first major study was published that analyzed the relationships between genotype and phenotype in patients with this diagnosis. Interestingly, the results of this study led to the identification of several genes involved in the development of septo-optic dysplasia, which was an important step in understanding the pathogenesis of this disease.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%AD%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BC%D0%B8%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Epidemiology<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The incidence of septo-optic dysplasia is estimated to be between 1 in 10,000 and 1 in 20,000 births. However, prevalence may vary depending on the population and diagnostic methods. For example, the disease may be more common in some populations, particularly where there is a high degree of inbreeding. Large epidemiological studies have shown that the proportion of cases detected by newborn screening has been significantly increased, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and referral.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%93%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%B5%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%8F_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D1%8C_%D0%BA_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BC%D1%83_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8E\"><\/span>Genetic predisposition to this disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Septo-optic dysplasia has multi-gene hereditary mechanisms, with mutations in genes such as HESX1, OTX2, LHX4 and others playing an important role. Mutations in these genes can lead to disturbances in the embryonic development of the pituitary gland and neuroblasts. There are also isolated cases of the disease that can be associated with mutations in other genes or environmental factors. Thus, despite the fact that hereditary predisposition plays a significant role, the likelihood of septo-optic dysplasia in patients with anomalies cannot always be predicted.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%A4%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D1%8B_%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B7%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Risk factors for the development of this disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Risk factors for septo-optic dysplasia can be divided into several categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Genetic factors.<\/strong> The presence of mutations in certain genes associated with the development of the central nervous system.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Physical factors.<\/strong> Exposure to radiation during pregnancy, infections and diseases carried by the mother (including rubella and cytomegalovirus).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical factors.<\/strong> Use of certain medications and substances (such as anticonvulsants) during pregnancy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Environmental factors.<\/strong> Exposure to toxic substances such as heavy metals and environmental pollutants.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These factors can either directly influence the development of the disease or act as triggers for existing genetic predispositions.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%94%D0%B8%D0%B0%D0%B3%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%B0_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Diagnosis of this disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Diagnosis of septo-optic dysplasia includes several stages:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Main symptoms.<\/strong> Classic manifestations of the disease may include visual disturbances, optic nerve hypoplasia, and endocrine and neurological disorders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Laboratory research.<\/strong> These may include hormone level testing to assess pituitary function and identify endocrine disorders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Radiological examinations.<\/strong> MRI of the brain is the main method for visualizing anatomical abnormalities, providing information on the condition of the interhemispheric septum and optic nerves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other types of diagnostics.<\/strong> An ophthalmologic examination to detect retinal pathologies and other eye abnormalities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Differential diagnosis.<\/strong> Includes exclusion of other diseases such as argyria, Pratt-Leidy syndrome and other hereditary abnormalities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9B%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5\"><\/span>Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Treatment of septo-optic dysplasia is aimed at eliminating symptoms and improving the quality of life of patients. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>General treatment.<\/strong> Includes support from a multidisciplinary team to manage neurological, ophthalmological and endocrine manifestations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pharmacological treatment.<\/strong> Drugs are used to correct endocrine disorders and to manage symptoms such as epilepsy and hypothyroidism.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Surgical treatment.<\/strong> May be necessary in cases of severe visual impairment or to correct developmental abnormalities.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other types of treatment.<\/strong> Psychological support and therapy aimed at integration into society and education.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%A1%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%BA_%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%80%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B2_%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%8F%D0%B5%D0%BC%D1%8B%D1%85_%D0%B4%D0%BB%D1%8F_%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F_%D0%B4%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>List of medications used to treat this disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medications used to treat symptoms associated with septo-optic dysplasia include:<\/p><script data-noptimize=\"\" data-wpfc-render=\"false\">\nfpm_start( \"true\" );\n<\/script>\n\n<ul>\n<li>Hormonal drugs (replacement therapy for patients with hypothyroidism)<\/li>\n<li>Anticonvulsants (to control epileptic seizures)<\/li>\n<li>Psychotropic drugs (in the presence of mental disorders)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%9C%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B3_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Disease monitoring<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Monitoring of patients with septo-optic dysplasia requires regular health checks to identify possible complications and adjust therapy. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Control stages.<\/strong> Regular screening is recommended, including neuroimaging, hormonal studies, and ophthalmologic examination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Forecast.<\/strong> The prognosis may vary depending on the severity of symptoms, the presence of concomitant diseases and the timeliness of treatment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Complications.<\/strong> Includes visual disturbances, endocrine disorders (eg, hypopituitarism), and mental disorders.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%B7%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B5_%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%BD%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8_%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%8F\"><\/span>Age-related features of the disease<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Septo-optic dysplasia manifests itself differently depending on age. Newborns often have significant ophthalmological and neurological disorders. Adolescents may experience additional endocrine disorders, such as delayed sexual development. Adult patients may face psycho-emotional problems and difficulties in integrating into society. Thus, age-related features require an individualized approach to the management of each patient.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%D0%92%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%8B_%D0%B8_%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82%D1%8B\"><\/span>Questions and Answers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>What is septo-optic dysplasia?<\/strong> This is a rare genetic disorder that causes abnormalities in the development of brain structures and optic nerves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What is the cause of the disease?<\/strong> Causes of septo-optic dysplasia include genetic factors and environmental influences during pregnancy.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What are the symptoms of septo-optic dysplasia?<\/strong> Symptoms may include visual disturbances, optic nerve hypoplasia, and various endocrine disorders.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Can this disease be cured?<\/strong> There is no complete cure, but symptoms can be controlled with a combination of treatments.<\/li>\n<li><strong>How common is septo-optic dysplasia?<\/strong> The incidence of the disease ranges from 1 in 10,000 to 1 in 20,000 newborns, but may vary depending on the population.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"fpm_end\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Septo-optic dysplasia is a rare genetic disorder characterized by polymalformations of brain structures, as well as abnormalities in the development of the optic nerves and<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[298],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12939","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medlibrary"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12939","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12939"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12939\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":13982,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12939\/revisions\/13982"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12939"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12939"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/valintermed.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12939"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}