Peduncular hallucinations caused by brainstem compression.
Peduncular hallucinations are associated with intrinsic lesions of the midbrain. We report transient peduncular hallucinations due to extrinsic compression of the midbrain by a cystic craniopharyngioma. The peduncular hallucinations resolved promptly after drainage of the cyst.
D001927:Brain Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology; D001933:Brain Stem; D002648:Child; D003397:Craniopharyngioma / Q000150:complications; D006212:Hallucinations / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010911:Pituitary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications