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Morning glory syndrome with retinal detachment and literature review—a case report

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  • Yanhong Ding

  • Ai Zhang

  • June 16, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Case Report on Morning Glory Syndrome Accompanied by Retinal Detachment and Review of Existing Literature

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionMorning Glory Syndrome (MGS)
Key MechanismsCongenital optic disc dysplasia with optic nerve defects and retinal vascular abnormalities.
Target PopulationPrimarily infants and young children; more common in women.
Care SettingOphthalmology clinic.

Key Highlights

  • MGS is characterized by an enlarged optic disc and distinct retinal vascular abnormalities.
  • The prevalence of MGS is reported at 2.6 per 100,000 individuals.
  • Visual acuity in the affected eye is typically poor, ranging from finger counting to 0.02.
  • Diagnosis is facilitated by fundus examination and imaging techniques such as B-scan ultrasonography.
  • MGS is often accompanied by other congenital abnormalities.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Routine fundus examination, fluorescein angiography, B-scan ultrasonography, CT, and MRI are recommended for diagnosis.

Management

  • Management strategies are not explicitly detailed in the source material.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Regular ophthalmic evaluations are suggested to monitor visual acuity and retinal status.

Risks

  • Complications may include retinal detachment and other congenital ocular abnormalities.

Patient & Prescribing Data

22-year-old woman with MGS and retinal detachment.

No specific treatment insights are provided in the source material.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Ensure comprehensive examination for visual acuity and retinal abnormalities.
  • Utilize imaging techniques for accurate diagnosis and assessment of retinal detachment.

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Morning glory syndrome with retinal detachment and literature review—a case report

  • by Yanhong Ding, Ai Zhang

  • June 16, 2026

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