Pineal region tumors: computed tomographic-pathologic spectrum

Journal Article · Sun Nov 01 04:00:00 UTC 1981 · Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2214/ajr.137.5.951· OSTI ID:5799513

Futrell, N N; Osborn, A G; D, Cheson B

While several computed tomographic (CT) studies of posterior third ventricular neoplasms have included descriptions of pineal tumors, few reports have concentrated on these uncommon lesions. Some authors have asserted that the CT appearance of many pineal tumors is virtually pathognomonic. A series of nine biopsy-proved pineal gland and eight other presumed tumors is presented that illustrates their remarkable heterogeneity in both histopathologic and CT appearance. These tumors included germinomas, teratocarcinomas, hamartomas, and other varieties. They had variable margination, attentuation, calcification, and suprasellar extension. Germinomas have the best response to radiation therapy. Biopsy of pineal region tumors is now feasible and is recommended for treatment planning.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City
• OSTI ID: 5799513
• Journal Information: Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. J. Roentgenol.; (United States) Vol. 137:5; ISSN AJROA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
BODY
BRAIN
CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
DIAGNOSIS
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
DISEASES
EMISSION COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY
GLANDS
MEDICINE
NEOPLASMS
NERVOUS SYSTEM
NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ORGANS
PATHOLOGY
PINEAL GLAND
RADIOLOGY
RADIOTHERAPY
THERAPY
TOMOGRAPHY