The Human Phenotype Ontology (HPO) provides the following list of features that have been reported in people with this condition. Much of the information in the HPO comes from Orphanet, a European rare disease database. If available, the list includes a rough estimate of how common a feature is (its frequency). Frequencies are based on a specific study and may not be representative of all studies. You can use the MedlinePlus Medical Dictionary for definitions of the terms below.
| Signs and Symptoms | Approximate number of patients (when available) |
| Ganglioneuroma | Very frequent (present in 80%-99% of cases) |
| Headache | Frequent (present in 30%-79% of cases) |
| Hemianopia | Frequent (present in 30%-79% of cases) |
| Spinal cord tumor | Frequent (present in 30%-79% of cases) |
| Abnormal prolactin level | Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Abnormality of brainstem morphology | Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Accelerated skeletal maturation | Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Adrenocorticotropic |
Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Amenorrhea | Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Decreased female libido | Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Distal muscle weakness | Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Focal seizures | Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Growth hormone excess | Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Hyperhidrosis | Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
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| Paresthesia | Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Pituitary null |
Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
| Occasional (present in 5%-29% of cases) |
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| Abnormality of the cerebellum | Very rare (present in 1%-4% of cases) |
| Very rare (present in 1%-4% of cases) |
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| Excessive daytime somnolence | Very rare (present in 1%-4% of cases) |
| Pituitary prolactin cell adenoma | Very rare (present in 1%-4% of cases) |
| Polyphagia | Very rare (present in 1%-4% of cases) |
| Syringomyelia | Very rare (present in 1%-4% of cases) |
Support and advocacy groups can help you connect with other patients and families, and they can provide valuable services. Many develop patient-centered information and are the driving force behind research for better treatments and possible cures. They can direct you to research, resources, and services. Many organizations also have experts who serve as medical advisors or provide lists of doctors/clinics. Visit the group’s website or contact them to learn about the services they offer. Inclusion on this list is not an endorsement by GARD.
These resources provide more information about this condition or associated symptoms. The in-depth resources contain medical and scientific language that may be hard to understand. You may want to review these resources with a medical professional.
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My daughter was diagnosed with a primary intramedullary spinal cord tumor. She had surgery to remove the tumor. They could only manage partial debulking of the tumor. The histopathology report revealed it is a rare tumor called gangliocytoma. There is little information about this tumor anywhere and I was hoping you could provide information. See answer
