HYPOTHALAMUS TUMOR
\hˌa͡ɪpə͡ʊθˈalaməs tjˈuːmə], \hˌaɪpəʊθˈalaməs tjˈuːmə], \h_ˌaɪ_p_əʊ_θ_ˈa_l_a_m_ə_s t_j_ˈuː_m_ə]\
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Benign and malignant tumors of the HYPOTHALAMUS. Pilocytic astrocytomas and hamartomas are relatively frequent histologic types. Neoplasms of the hypothalamus frequently originate from adjacent structures, including the OPTIC CHIASM, optic nerve (see OPTIC NERVE NEOPLASMS), and pituitary gland (see PITUITARY NEOPLASMS). Relatively frequent clinical manifestions include visual loss, developmental delay, macrocephaly, and precocious puberty. (From Devita et al., Cancer: Principles and Practice of Oncology, 5th ed, p2051)
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