Radiologic findings of hamartomas of the tuber cinereum and hypothalamus.

Abstract

Five cases, four histologically proved, or hamartoma of the tuber cinereum and hypothalamus in children (age range: 2--12 years) are reported. Three cases had pubertas praecox, and in all of these the hamartoma was located in the basal cistern between the chiasm and pons, and had a collar button shape and size typical of hamartoma of the tuber cinereum. In the third case, which presented with headache, a huge calcified mass in the suprasellar region was initially thought to be craniopharyngioma. The fourth case had a hamartoma within the substance of the hypothalamus and presented with hyponatremia and temporal lobe seizures.

• Authors: S R Lin, M M Bryson, R P Gobien, C R Fitz, Y Y Lee
• Journal: Radiology (Radiology) Vol. 127 Issue 3 Pg. 697-703 (Jun 1978) ISSN: 0033-8419 [Print] United States
• PMID: 663160 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Brain Neoplasms (complications, diagnostic imaging)
• Child
• Child, Preschool
• Female
• Hamartoma (complications, diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Hypothalamus (diagnostic imaging)
• Male
• Puberty, Precocious (etiology)
• Radiography
• Tuber Cinereum (diagnostic imaging)