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What is the definition of Hypothalamic Hamartomas?
Hypothalamic hamartomas (HH) are rare, tumor-like malformations that occur during fetal development and are present at birth. The lesions usually do not change in size or spread to other locations. Both the type and severity of symptoms vary greatly among patients with Hypothalamic hamartomas. Common symptoms include frequent gelastic seizures (spontaneous laughing, giggling and/or smirking) or dacrystic seizures (crying or grunting); developmental delays; and/or precocious puberty. Additional symptoms may include cognitive impairment; emotional and behavioral difficulties; and endocrine disturbances. These symptoms often start early in life but are frequently misdiagnosed. For some patients, endocrine (hormonal) disturbances such as central precocious puberty may be the only symptom. Though Hypothalamic hamartomas can occur in patients with certain genetic disorders (such as Pallister-Hall syndrome), the majority of cases are sporadic.
What are the alternative names for Hypothalamic Hamartomas?
  • Hypothalamic hamartomas
  • Pallister-Hall syndrome
  • Hamartoma of the hypothalamus
  • Hypothalamic hamartoblastoma, hypopituitarism, imperforate anus, and postaxial polydactyly
  • PHS
  • Pallister Hall syndrome
Who are the top Hypothalamic Hamartomas Local Doctors?
John F. Kerrigan
Elite in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. John F. Kerrigan
Pediatric Neurology | Psychiatry | Neurology
Elite in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. John F. Kerrigan
Pediatric Neurology | Psychiatry | Neurology

PCH Neurology

1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg 3rd Fl, 
Phoenix, AZ 
602-933-0970
Languages Spoken:
English
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Areas of expertise: Medical Treatment of Epilepsy, Evaluation for Epilepsy Surgery, Video-EEG Epilepsy Monitoring, Management of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Dr. Kerrigan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

Elite in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. Angus A. Wilfong
Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology
Elite in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. Angus A. Wilfong
Neurology | Pediatrics | Pediatric Neurology

PCH Neurology

1919 E Thomas Rd, Ambulatory Bldg 3rd Fl, 
Phoenix, AZ 
602-933-0970
Languages Spoken:
English
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Angus Wilfong is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Wilfong is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Hypothalamic Hamartomas, Status Epilepticus, Epilepsy, and Seizures. Dr. Wilfong is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Miguel A. Materin
Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. Miguel A. Materin
Ophthalmology
Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. Miguel A. Materin
Ophthalmology

Duke Health Integrated Practice Inc

2351 Erwin Rd, 
Durham, NC 
919-684-8111
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English, Spanish
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Miguel Materin is an Ophthalmologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Materin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma of the Eye, Metastatic Uveal Melanoma, Uveal Melanoma, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma. Dr. Materin is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center