Optic disc elevation in Down syndrome

Background: Optic disc elevation associated with Down syndrome is an uncommon phenomenon and raises the suspicion of an intracranial space-occupying lesion, thus necessitating the consideration of invasive and noninvasive investigations. Method of study: Four patients with Down syndrome and optic di...

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Published in:Ophthalmic genetics 1999, Vol.20 (1), p.45-51
Main Authors: Al-Hemidan, Amal I., Al-Hazzaa, Selwa A.F., Chavis, Pamela, Al-Hussein, Hailah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Child, Preschool
Down Syndrome - pathology
Female
Fluorescein Angiography
Fundus Oculi
Humans
Intracranial Pressure
Male
Optic Disk - pathology
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Summary:Background: Optic disc elevation associated with Down syndrome is an uncommon phenomenon and raises the suspicion of an intracranial space-occupying lesion, thus necessitating the consideration of invasive and noninvasive investigations. Method of study: Four patients with Down syndrome and optic disc elevation without an underlying intracranial pathology are reported. Thorough ophthalmological and neuroradiological investigations were performed on each patient. Mild hyperopia occurred in three patients and myopia in one. Conclusions: We believe that in most Down syndrome patients with disc elevation, fluorescein angiography and/or clinical follow-up may be sufficient.
ISSN:1381-6810
1744-5094
DOI:10.1076/opge.20.1.45.2297