Hypothalamic hamartoma presenting with gelastic seizures, generalized convulsions, and ictal psychosis
Al-Hail, H.J.; Sokrab, T.-E.O.; Al-Moslamani, N.J.; Miyares, F.R.
Neurosciences 15(1): 43-45
2010
ISSN/ISBN: 1319-6138 PMID: 20677592 Document Number: 647934
We report a case of hypothalamic hamartoma in an adult female who presented with gelastic seizures, generalized convulsions, and ictal aggressive psychotic behavior. Anticonvulsant treatment was ineffective in controlling the epileptic seizures. Surgical excision after accurate imaging diagnosis 3 decades after the onset of symptoms markedly ameliorated her condition. Delayed and erroneous diagnosis had unnecessarily prolonged the suffering of our patient.