Pineal cyst

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Incidental finding in a young patient.

mri

Pineal cyst demonstrating very thin regular peripheral enhancement. 

Case Discussion

Typical appearances of a pineal cyst. Unless large, unusual in appearance or symptomatic there is little to be gained by following up every pineal cyst one encounters during routine imaging.  

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