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Hypothalamic Tumor

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What are the signs and symptoms of the condition?

Hypothalamic tumors produce a wide variety of symptoms that may be difficult to evaluate in children who are too young to speak. A hypothalamic tumor is suspected if a child shows signs of:

hyperactivity

weight loss

vomiting

Other symptoms include:

pallor, or paleness

involuntary eye movement

excessive sweating

tremor or shakiness

irritability

loss of vision

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Author: James Warson, MD
Reviewer: William M. Boggs, MD
Date Reviewed: 09/20/01

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