Chiasmatic-hypothalamic masses in adults: a case series and review of the literature.

Publication Type	Review
Authors	Raelson C, Chiang G
Journal	J Neuroimaging
Volume	25
Issue	3
Pagination	361-4
Date Published	07/04/2014
ISSN	1552-6569
Keywords	Brain Neoplasms, Glioma, Hypothalamus, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Optic Chiasm, Optic Nerve Neoplasms
Abstract	Chiasmatic-hypothalamic masses are commonly seen in children with neurofibromatosis type 1 and often demonstrate a benign clinical course. These masses are, however, rare in adults and require tissue sampling for diagnosis. Here, we present four cases of chiasmatic-hypothalamic masses in adults with pathologically proven diagnoses. We also provide a review of the literature and propose a limited differential in this age group.
DOI	10.1111/jon.12132
PubMed ID	25039315