Optic disk drusen associated with congenital peripapillary staphyloma

Optic disc drusen in children: a diagnostic challenge

“…(3) ODD is benign; however, it can be associated with complications, the majority of which are vascular in nature, including anterior ischemic optic neuropathy leading to ischemia, subretinal neovascularization, branch retinal vein occlusion or central retinal artery occlusion, and retinal hemorrhage. (2)(3)(4)(5) Transitory episodes of reduced visual acuity may occur. Since there is no cure and patients with ODD are generally Optic disc drusen in children: a diagnostic challenge Rev Bras Oftalmol.…”

“…(2) The condition is visible in only 0.34% of cases. (4)(5)(6) ODD may be granular or nodular, visible or buried in the retinal nerve fibers. This deeper lo-cation is more common in children and often mistaken for papilledema.…”