Barrow Hypothalamic Hamartoma Center
Barrow Neurological Institute of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix, Arizona
Hypothalamic hamartomas (HHs) are rare, benign tumors of the hypothalamus, a region of the brain that regulates many critical functions. Hypothalamic hamartomas affect children from infancy onward and commonly cause seizures, precocious puberty, abnormalities in endocrine function, and cognitive and behavioral problems. These tumors are frequently discovered incidentally, but they are most often found during the diagnostic evaluation of patients with precocious puberty or epilepsy.
Comprehensive Treatment Provided at Barrow Neurological Institute
Recently developed surgical techniques to remove hypothalamic hamartomas offer new hope for families with children who suffer from these tumors. Barrow Neurological Institute provides comprehensive evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment for patients with hypothalamic hamartoma tumors.
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The Hypothalamus
The hypothalamus is a structure located in the third ventricle of the brain. The main function of the hypothalamus is homeostasis, or maintaining the body's status quo. . . . more
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Symptoms and Diagnosis
The symptoms of hypothalamic hamartoma (HH) include seizures, precocious (early) puberty, cognitive impairment, and emotional and behavioral difficulties. . . . more
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Barrow Hypothalamic Hamartoma Program
The Hypothalamic Hamartoma Program within the Skull Base Center at Barrow Neurological Institute is a multidisciplinary team designed to provide comprehensive evaluation, diagnostic testing, and treatment for patients with hypothalamic hamartoma tumors. . . . more
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Team Approach
Barrow specialists collaborate in the care of HH patients through a multidisciplinary team approach. The team consists of specialists from Neurology, Neurosurgery, Endocrinology . . . more
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Research
Our primary objective is to focus and coordinate research efforts at Barrow towards mapping the genetic influences, understanding the electrophysiology, and defining the neuropharmacology of hypothalamic hamartoma, . . . more
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Patient Stories
Many families of patients who have been treated at Barrow would like to help people learn about hypothalamic hamartoma . . . . more
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