Diencephalic syndrome
ORPHA:1672· ICD-10 C72.8
Definition
Diencephalic syndrome (DS) is a rare condition characterized by profound emaciation and failure to thrive (with normal caloric intake and normal linear growth), hyperalertness, hyperkinesia and euphoria, in the presence of hypothalamic tumors.
- Prevalence
- Unknown
- Inheritance
- Not applicable
- Age of onset
- Adolescent, Adult, Childhood, Infancy