title: Topiramate for hyperphagia associated with a third ventricle mass.
abstract: Hypothalamic control of eating functions can be affected by different physiopathologic events or injuries. A case report of an individual with a mass in the third ventricle is presented. Neuropsychiatric manifestations included hyperphagia, agitation, and cognitive impairment. Pharmacological intervention with topiramate (Topomax(®), Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals) helped the hyperphagia and agitation better than other agents tried. Possible mechanisms of action of this agent are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Dr. Postlethwaite is from the Harvard South Shore Psychiatry Residency Training Program, Harvard Medical School, Adult Psychiatry Resident, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: Alejandra
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Postlethwaite
authors.forename: Bernardo
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ng