An underlying temporal lobe tumor may be found, and its removal often dramatically improves seizure control. Endocrine dysfunction may have an underlying cause in the region of the pituitary. Obesity, short stature, and delayed puberty suggest a craniopharyngioma or hypothalamic glioma. Nocturia and polydipsia may be a sign of diabetes insipidus. This may occur with any parasellar lesion, but occurs early with germinomas.
Gigantism is rare, and accompanies growth hormone secreting pituitary neoplasms.
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