Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology (Nov 2013)

Hypothalamic hamartoma

  • L Topff,
  • G Gelin

DOI
https://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.461
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 96, no. 6
pp. 362 – 364

Abstract

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Hypothalamic hamartomas are rare congenital malformations presenting with central precocious puberty, gelastic epilepsy and developmental retardation. The disease manifests early in life and may occur in neonates. The prevalence is estimated as high as 1 in 50.000-100.000 (1).

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