Pineocytoma

Case contributed by Sigmund Stuppner
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Dizziness and headaches.

Patient Data

Age: 57
Gender: Female
ct

Solid oval lesion in the pineal region. Pineal calcifications are dispersed peripherally. Hydrocephalus.

mri

Solid pineal region mass which is T2/FLAIR isointense to brain parenchyma. Intense enhancement post IV gadolinium.

Case Discussion

After right frontal trepanation and infratentorial craniotomy, there are no more signs of hydrocephalus.

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