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Subdural cysts and diencephalic tumor

J H van den Berge, G Blaauw

    Surgical Neurology
    |April 1, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Diencephalic emaciation in children can be caused by large tumors, sometimes mistaken for subdural effusions. Early identification of these tumors is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Oncology
    • Neuro-oncology
    • Pediatric Endocrinology

    Background:

    • Diencephalic syndrome is a rare condition characterized by emaciation and failure to thrive in infants.
    • It can be caused by various lesions affecting the diencephalon, including tumors and cysts.

    Observation:

    • This study describes four children with diencephalic emaciation.
    • Three patients presented with subdural cysts (effusions), complicating the initial diagnosis.
    • Two cases were initially misdiagnosed as subdural effusion, delaying the correct diagnosis.

    Findings:

    • Three of the four children had large tumors involving the diencephalon.
    • In these cases, the diencephalon represented a small portion of the overall tumor volume.
    • The fourth child had a large optic chiasm glioma.

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    Implications:

    • Subdural effusions can mimic or obscure the signs of diencephalic tumors in children.
    • Accurate and timely diagnosis of diencephalic emaciation is critical.
    • Prompt identification of underlying tumors is essential for appropriate management and improved outcomes.