Diencephalic syndrome
Diencephalic syndrome
Definition
Diencephalic syndrome (DS) is a rare condition characterized by profound emaciation and failure to thrive (with normal caloric intake and normal linear growth), hyperalertness, hyperkinesias and euphoria, in the presence of hypothalamic tumors.
Also known as diencephalic cachexia, diencephalic syndrome of childhood, diencephalic syndrome of emaciation, diencephalic syndrome of infancy, Russell diencephalic cachexia, Russell syndrome — per MONDO