Pineal tumours: non-germinomas

Evidence-based neurology checklist on pineal tumours: non-germinomas: Teratomas These are usually seen in children and young adults Males are more frequently affected They are heterogeneous on imaging They contain areas of contrast enhancement and calcification Choriocarcinoma Yolk sac tumour…

Teratomas

  • These are usually seen in children and young adults
  • Males are more frequently affected
  • They are heterogeneous on imaging
  • They contain areas of contrast enhancement and calcification

Choriocarcinoma

Yolk sac tumour

Pineocytoma

Pineoblastoma

References

  1. Gaillard F, Jones J. Masses of the pineal region: clinical presentation and radiographic features. Postgrad Med J 2010; 86:597-607.

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