Gastroschisis and absence of the septum pellucidum: an accidental association?

Incidental discovery of subtle-variant septooptic dysplasia in an adult with headaches: a novel case with pathophysiologic implications

“…Also worth noting, ischemic insults incurred in utero have been observed to induce neuronal apoptosis and trigger the loss of long tracts like the optic nerve [13]. Taken together, these features lend credence to the hypothesis that vascular anomalies contribute to the development of the characteristic findings in SOD, as has been suggested by previous correlational studies [6,7].…”

“…Despite these associations, less than 1% of sporadic cases have an identifiable genetic basis [1]. Some authors have instead suggested that sporadic cases may be related to vascular insults incurred in utero [6][7][8], although no association has ever been reported between intracranial vascular disease and SOD.…”

Assessing the trend of gastroschisis prevalence in China from 1996 to 2007 using two analytical methods

“…Gastroschisis is a major threat to the survival and development of the affected infant, and the mortality rate is unacceptably high in the absence of prompt surgery. The severity of gastroschisis and its increasing trend in recent years have been concerning (Zhu et al, 1996;Puligandla et al, 2004;Lausman et al, 2007;Xiao et al, 2008;Brasseur-Daudruy et al, 2009;Stevenson et al, 2009). A special workshop on gastroschisis in the United States in 2008 highlighted the worldwide importance of gastroschisis .…”