Diencephalic Syndrome: A condition characterized by dysfunction of the diencphalon of the brain. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Diencephalic Syndrome is available below.
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Prognosis for Diencephalic Syndrome: Death can occur within a year or two if the tumor is not treated.
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Ophanet, a consortium of European partners,
currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000.
They list Diencephalic Syndrome as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet
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