Suprasellar germ cell tumor presenting as diencephalic syndrome and precocious puberty

J Pediatr Endocrinol Metab. 2003 Mar;16(3):443-6. doi: 10.1515/jpem.2003.16.3.443.

Abstract

We report a 7-9/12 year-old boy presenting with precocious puberty and diencephalic syndrome. On investigation a suprasellar germ cell tumor was found. This is an uncommon tumor causing this rare syndrome and an unusual presentation.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Brain Neoplasms / complications*
  • Brain Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Brain Neoplasms / surgery
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Hypothalamic Diseases / diagnosis
  • Hypothalamic Diseases / etiology*
  • Male
  • Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal / complications*
  • Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal / diagnosis*
  • Neoplasms, Germ Cell and Embryonal / surgery
  • Puberty, Precocious / diagnosis
  • Puberty, Precocious / etiology*
  • Sella Turcica*
  • Treatment Outcome