Diencephalic syndrome

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.

Hyperactivity

Hyperactivity is a state of constantly being unusually or abnormally active, including in situations in which it is not appropriate.


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23052462
 FEMALE Infant
Intermediate pilomyxoid astrocytoma and diencephalic syndrome: imaging findings.
Nakamura OK, Pinho Mda C, Odone Filho V, Rosemberg S.
Einstein (Sao Paulo). 2012;10(2):236-8.
Due to its topography, it may present developmental delay in childhood and diencephalic syndrome, characterized by extreme weight loss, lack of fat accumulation, hyperactivity, euphoria and alertness.