Hypothalamic hamartoma presenting with gelastic seizures, generalized convulsions, and ictal psychosis

Authors

• Hassan J. Al-Hail
• Tag-Eldin O. Sokrab
• Nasir J. Al-Moslamani
• Francisco R. Miyares

Abstract

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.

Article Type

Case Report

First Page

43

Last Page

45

Recommended Citation

Al-Hail, Hassan J.; Sokrab, Tag-Eldin O.; Al-Moslamani, Nasir J.; and Miyares, Francisco R. (2010) "Hypothalamic hamartoma presenting with gelastic seizures, generalized convulsions, and ictal psychosis," Neurosciences: Vol. 15: Iss. 1, Article 11.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17712/1658-3183.1763