Hypothalamic tumor

Hypothalamic glioma; Hypothalamus - tumor

A hypothalamic tumor is an abnormal growth in the hypothalamus gland, which is located in the brain.

Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a highly complex structure in the brain that regulates many important brain chemicals. Malfunction of this area of the brain may affect basic functions like sleep, appetite, and temperature.

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