Surgical Results of Pediatric Patients with Hamartoma

Tanrıkulu B., Özek Ö. M. M.

EPILEPSI, vol.26, no.2, pp.59-65, 2020 (Peer-Reviewed Journal) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.14744/epilepsi.2020.65982
  • Journal Name: EPILEPSI
  • Journal Indexes: TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.59-65
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Objectives: Hypothalamic hamartomas (HH) are congenital lesions present with gelastic seizures and precocious puberty. Disconnective surgery is a safe and effective treatment method in patients with HH. In this study, we aim to share demographic information, presenting symptoms, surgical complications and surgical outcomes in pediatric patients with HH who were operated in our clinic.