title: Diencephalic syndrome of emaciation in an adult associated with a suprasellar craniopharyngioma--a case report.
abstract: An unusual association of diencephalic syndrome of emaciation, pituitary insufficiency for 2 years and suprasellar craniopharyngioma is described in a 45-year-old male. The tumour was found to be adherent to the anterior hypothalamic structures. Following partial excision, irradiation and hormonal replacement he regained his appetite, subcutaneous fat and body weight gradually.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Khoula Hospital, Mina Al Fahal, Muscat, Sultanate of Oman.
authors.forename: R R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Sharma
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Chandy
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Lad
mesh_terms: D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery; D004027:Diencephalon; D004614:Emaciation / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013577:Syndrome