Diencephalic syndrome of infancy: A rare syndrome usually caused by a brain tumor located near the hypothalamus and results in symptoms such as low blood sugar, pale skin and loss of skin fat and failure to thrive. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Diencephalic syndrome of infancy is available below.
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