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hypothalamic glioma, hypothalamic tumor, growth, in the hypothalamus, a centrally located part, the brain, exact cause of hypothalamic tumors is not known, likely that they result, of genetic, environmental factors, in children, most hypothalamic tumors, gliomas, gliomas, a common type of brain tumor that result, abnormal growth, glial cells, a type of cells that support nerve cells, gliomas, occur at any age but they, more aggressive in adults than children, in adults, tumors, in the hypothalamus, more likely to be metastatic, resulting, spread of cancer from another organ, hypothalmus, than they, they occur in children, neurofibromatosis, a hereditary condition, at increased risk, type of tumor in particular, who've undergone radiation therapy, at increased risk, developing tumors in general, tumors, cause a range of symptoms, cachexia, loss of body fat, appetite, hyperactivity, euphoric "high" sensations, headache, failure to thrive, lack of normal growth in children, such symptoms, in children whose tumors affect the anterior, portion, the hypothalamus, tumors, extend, visual pathways, cause loss of vision, tumors block the flow of spinal fluid, headaches, sleepiness, result from hydrocephalus, collection of fluid, in the brain, patients, have seizures, a result of brain tumors, identify an abnormal development, a regular checkup, perform a neurological exam, testing of visual function, blood tests, hormone imbalances, depending on the results, the examination, blood tests, a ct scans, mri scan, hypothalamic tumors, visual field testing, provide more information, severely affected vision, determine condition is improving, worsening, treatment depends on the aggressiveness, the tumor, whether a glioma, another type of cancer, treatment options involve combinations of surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, special radiation treatments, focused on some tumors, gamma knife, surgery but pose less risk to surrounding tissue, brain swelling, a tumor, steroids, hypothalamic tumors, produce hormones, hormone production, imbalances, hormone replacement, suppression necessary, nationwide, state support groups, patients, hypothalamic tumors, families, found via an internet search, prognosis depends on several factors, specific type of tumor, glioma, type, location, the tumor, grade of tumor, size of tumor, general health, the patient, gliomas in adults, more aggressive than in children, indicate a worse outcome, tumors causing hydrocephalus, additional complications, requirement, surgery, complications of brain surgery, bleeding, infection, brain damage, death, seizures, tumor, from any surgical procedure on the brain, hydrocephalus, tumors, require surgery, a catheter placement, in the brain to reduce spinal fluid pressure, risks of radiation therapy include damage to healthy brain cells, destruction, the tumor cells, common side effects from chemotherapy include loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, child develops any symptoms of a hypothalamic tumor, regular medical check-ups, detect early signs of a problem, abnormal weight gain, abnormal puberty.