What are the symptoms of a thalamic/hypothalamic astrocytoma?
Due to the relative slow growth rate of thalamic/hypothalamic low-grade gliomas, children with these tumors tend to present to the doctor with symptoms that have been occurring for many months. Some children, however, will have a more sudden onset of symptoms. The following are the most common symptoms of a thalamic/hypothalamic low-grade glioma, however, each child may experience symptoms differently. Common symptoms may include: many present with symptoms of increased pressure within the brain. These symptoms include: headache (generally upon awakening in the morning) vomiting fatigue others may experience hormone imbalance (weight loss/gain, salt and water imbalance) and/or changes in vision (the thalamus and hypothalamus lie in close proximity to the visual pathway system of the brain) The symptoms of a brain tumor may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your child’s physician for a diagnosis.
