Sections View Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Annotate Full Chapter Figures Tables Videos Supplementary Content +++ Key Findings ++ Causes Hydrocephalus Glioma of the optic nerve Craniosynostosis Certain neurologic diseases Toxins, such as methyl alcohol Certain inborn errors of metabolism Long-standing papilledema or papillitis +++ Clinical Findings ++ Optic atrophy is found in children most frequently after neurologic compromise during the perinatal period; an example would be a premature infant who develops an intraventricular hemorrhage +++ Diagnosis ++ Direct examination of the optic nerve by ophthalmoscopy reveals an optic nerve head with a cream or white color and possibly cupping Neuroimaging is necessary to delineate CNS abnormalities +++ Treatment ++ Treatment of the underlying condition is indicated Your MyAccess profile is currently affiliated with '[InstitutionA]' and is in the process of switching affiliations to '[InstitutionB]'. Please click ‘Continue’ to continue the affiliation switch, otherwise click ‘Cancel’ to cancel signing in. Get Free Access Through Your Institution Learn how to see if your library subscribes to McGraw Hill Medical products. Subscribe: Institutional or Individual Sign In Username Error: Please enter User Name Password Error: Please enter Password Forgot Username? Forgot Password? Sign in via OpenAthens Sign in via Shibboleth