Pineal region space-occupying lesions

Introduction The pineal region occupying lesions are considered to be tumors in the pineal region.

Cause

The most common tumors in the pineal region are germ cell tumors, teratomas, gliomas and epithelioid cysts.

an examination

Related inspection

Brain MRI

Analysis of the CT findings of the pineal region tumors, diagnosis provides assistance. A kind of round soft tissue mass can be seen in the pineal region, the boundary is clear, the density is uniform, and there is a plaque calcification in the area. CT scans and MRI can detect tumors and make a localization diagnosis.

Differential diagnosis

Differential diagnosis of lesions in the pineal region:

Calcium calcification shift: Pineal calcification is common in adults and is more likely to occur with age. About 75% of normal adults show pineal calcification on CT scans. The diameter is usually in the range of 3 to 5 mm, but sometimes it may be more extensive. The pineal calcification area is large and displaced, and it appears in children. It should be considered whether there is a possibility of tumor in the pineal region.

Analysis of the CT findings of the pineal region tumors, diagnosis provides assistance. A kind of round soft tissue mass can be seen in the pineal region, the boundary is clear, the density is uniform, and there is a plaque calcification in the area. CT scans and MRI can detect tumors and make a localization diagnosis.

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