Abnormal diencephalon morphology

What it means

An abnormality of the Diencephalon, which together with the cerebrum (telencephalon) makes up the forebrain.

The diencephalon comprises the thalamus, hypothalamus, epithalamus, prethalamus or subthalamus and pretectum.

Rare diseases that can present with this5

The range is how often this sign appears among people diagnosed with each disease — it is not a probability of having any of them. Many of these signs also occur in common, non-rare conditions. A sign on this page is a conversation to have with a clinician, not a conclusion.

Part of the broader category

Also called: Abnormality of the diencephalon