Hypothalamic hamartoma presenting with gelastic seizures and precocious puberty: Report of a case

Abstract. Hypothalamic hamartoma is a rare condition and usually presents with precocious puberty. Clinical manifestation as gelastic seizures is less common and combined presentation as gelastic seizures and precocious puberty is even less frequent. Being a treatable condition, prompt diagnosis is important. offers precise diagnosis in most cases.Key words: Hypothalamic hamartoma, gelastic seizures, precocious puberty, MRI