Septo-Optic Dysplasia in a Newborn Presenting with Bilateral Dilated and Fixed Pupils

Abstract

Introduction We describe a newborn female infant with septo-optic dysplasia (SOD) presenting with bilateral dilated and fixed pupils.

Conclusion Our report is unique because the incidental finding of bilateral dilated and fixed pupils on the newborn exam was the only clinical finding which led to a prompt work-up and eventual diagnosis of SOD.

Keywords

septo-optic dysplasia - dilated and fixed pupils

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