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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?
Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. Robert S. Eden
Family Medicine
Experienced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. Robert S. Eden
Family Medicine
2002 Medical Pkwy, Suite 460, 
Annapolis, MD 
 (2.6 mi)
443-481-4080
Languages Spoken:
English
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Robert Eden is a Family Medicine provider in Annapolis, Maryland. Dr. Eden and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Cirrhosis, Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, and Hepatitis C. Dr. Eden is currently accepting new patients.

Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. Clifford G. Andrew
Neurology
Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. Clifford G. Andrew
Neurology
645 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Suite 105, 
Severna Park, MD 
 (6.9 mi)
410-647-5000
Languages Spoken:
English
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Clifford Andrew is a Neurologist in Severna Park, Maryland. Dr. Andrew and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. His top areas of expertise are Cowden Syndrome, Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis, Hypothalamic Hamartomas, and Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica. Dr. Andrew is currently accepting new patients.

 
 
 
 
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Dr. Anne M. Comi
Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology
Advanced in Hypothalamic Hamartomas
Dr. Anne M. Comi
Pediatric Neurology | Pediatrics | Neurology

Kennedy Krieger Associates

716 N Broadway, 
Baltimore, MD 
 (22.8 mi)
443-923-3260
Languages Spoken:
English
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Anne Comi is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Comi and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hypothalamic Hamartomas. Her top areas of expertise are Sturge-Weber Syndrome, Parkes Weber Syndrome, Stork Bite, and Epilepsy in Children. Dr. Comi is currently accepting new patients.

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