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I am hoping you give me some information regarding a young boy (10 yrs. old) who suffered from a brain tumor centered in the hypothalamus and to save his life, the hypothalamus was removed.

1) How will his puberty be different from other boys?
2) How could the young boy be treated to reliee him of this condition?
3) Would any treatment be a short-term treatment to kick start puberty or would an ongoing treatment be necessary?  Could you please explain the treatment?
4) What does testosterone do to levels of neuroendocrine hormones and why does this happen?

Thank you so much for you help.

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To answer this I need a VERY detailed description of his case, more or less his full case history. It would probably be easier to ask his doctor.

I have some computer problems so unfortunately my reply is delayed.

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Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D.

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I`m a doctor of medicine and specialist in radiation therapy and medical oncology. I have a long time experience of these tumours.

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I'm a Doctor of Medicine and specialist in Medical Oncology and Radiation Therapy, educated and trained in Sweden. Now retired. Background in Radiation Therapy, Medical Oncology, Radiation Protection, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology, Gynecological Oncology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Cytology,Hematology and Internal Medicine. M.D. from the faculty of medicine, Royal Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden. Have also been an exchange student at the Hebrew University, Hadassah Medical School, Jerusalem Israel. Former medical consultant, Swedish National Board of Radiation Protection. Former Police Surgeon and Medical Examiner, Stockholm Police Department. Former Chief Medical Officer, The Royal Guards, The Royal Horse Guards and the Royal Household Brigade, Royal Swedish Army Medical Corps. You can also reach me on: http://www.lifestylerescue.com/expert/health-fitness-advice/dr-claes-gustaf/128 . I have no restrictions on the number of questions there. I also answer questions about Oncology (General Cancer), General History, Military History, Breast Cancer, Colon Cancer.

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