- Original Article
- Diencephalic syndrome: a frequently neglected cause of failure to thrive in infants
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Ahlee Kim, Jin Soo Moon, Hye Ran Yang, Ju Young Chang, Jae Sung Ko, Jeong Kee Seo
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Clin Exp Pediatr. 2015;58(1):28-32. Published online January 31, 2015
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Purpose Diencephalic syndrome is an uncommon cause of failure to thrive in early childhood that is associated with central nervous system neoplasms in the hypothalamic-optic chiasmatic region. It is characterized by complex signs and symptoms related to hypothalamic dysfunction; such nonspecific clinical features may delay diagnosis of the brain tumor. In this study, we analyzed a series of cases in order... |
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