The Diencephalic Syndrome Caused by an Astrocytoma of the Third Ventricle: Case Report.
- Author:
Sang Ho LEE
1
;
Jong Oung DOH
;
Young Soo KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- MeSH:
Astrocytoma*;
Biopsy;
Child;
Dilatation;
Emaciation;
Female;
Growth Hormone;
Humans;
Hydrocephalus;
Infant;
Intracranial Pressure;
Lateral Ventricles;
Lethargy;
Pallor;
Paresis;
Temporal Lobe;
Third Ventricle*;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Tremor
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
1979;8(1):179-184
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
We have presented a case of juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma of the third ventricle with the features of the diencephalic syndrome. A 18 month old female child developed progressively lethargy, emaciation, pallor, tremor, right hemiparesis, nystagmus and marked hydrocephalus with symptoms of increased intracranial pressure. CT scan showed large decreased density in the suprasellar area with extension to the left middle fossa and moderate right parasellar extension with irregular contrast enhancement, and dilatation of both lateral ventricles. The growth hormone increased very severely(80ng%). Biopsy was done through the left temporal lobe. Literatures were also reviewed.
