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Title: Age-related incidence of pineal calcification detected by computed tomography

Journal Article · · Radiology; (United States)

The age-related incidence of detectable pineal calcification in 725 patients (age range, newborn-20 yrs) suggests that there is a relationship between calcification and the hormonal role played by the pineal gland in the regulation of sexual development. Pineal calcification (demonstrated by computed tomography (CT) on 8-mm-thick sections) in patients less than 6 years old should be looked upon with suspicion, and follow-up CT should be considered to exclude the possible development of a pineal neoplasm.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
OSTI ID:
7088710
Journal Information:
Radiology; (United States), Vol. 142:3
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English