Neurosurgeons remove hypothalamic hamartoma to combat hyperphagia, unhealthy weight gain


April 10, 2013

Neurosurgeons at the University of Texas-Houston and Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital (Houston, Texas) report on the success they achieved when they removed a hypothalamic hamartoma (HH) from a 10-year-old girl to combat hyperphagia (excessive appetite and compulsive overeating) and consequent unhealthy weight gain.

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