Gastroschisis Complicated by Septo-Optic Dysplasia: Two Distinct Anomalies with a Common Origin. AJP Rep 2016 Mar;6(1):e15-7
Date
03/02/2016Pubmed ID
26929863Pubmed Central ID
PMC4737633DOI
10.1055/s-0035-1563720Abstract
Introduction Gastroschisis is considered to be an isolated abdominal wall defect that is infrequently associated with other anomalies. Case This case describes an infant with gastroschisis who developed refractory shock after an uncomplicated surgery for bowel atresia. He was found to have adrenal insufficiency secondary to septo-optic dysplasia with panhypopituitarism. Conclusion Gastroschisis and septo-optic dysplasia arise from vascular disruptions, therefore presence in the same infant can be more than just a coincidence. While this is not a common occurrence, our case illustrates the need for a high index of suspicion with an unusual clinical course.
