Pedunculated
See Parahypothalamic.
Parahypothalamic (pendunculated)
A hypothalamic lesion with a narrower base attached to the floor of the hypothalamus and appears not to arise within the hypothalamus. These lesions seem more likely to be associated with precocious puberty.
Panhypopituitarism
A condition of inadequate or absent production of the anterior pituitary hormones. It is frequently the result of other problems that affect the pituitary gland and either reduce or destroy its function or interfere with hypothalamic secretion of the varying pituitary-releasing hormones.
Pallister-Hall Syndrome
A disorder that affects the development of many parts of the body. Most people with this condition have extra fingers and/or toes (polydactyly), and the skin between some fingers or toes may be fused (cutaneous syndactyly). An abnormal growth in the brain called a hypothalamic hamartoma is characteristic of this disorder.
Orthopedist
A doctor who specializes in the branch of medicine concerned with the correction or prevention of deformities, disorders, or injuries of the skeleton and associated structures.
Orbitozygomatic Approach
A traditional skull base approach used to target difficult tumors and aneurysms that are too complex for removal by more minimally invasive approaches. This approach involves making an incision in the scalp behind the hairline.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
a continuing pattern of negative/angry/irritable mood with argumentative/defiant behavior to peers and people of authority.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Repeated and unwanted thoughts and/or the need to engage in certain behavior or perform a certain routine, all of which interferes with daily activities.
Nurse practitioners
Providers who oversee the management of patient care as recommended by a physician.
Nurse navigators
These professionals can help you identify educational and support resources at all stages of an illness and can help coordinate appointments and prescriptions. They may be a primary point of contact within the healthcare system.