Prevalence of pineal cysts in healthy individuals
Emphasis on size, morphology and pineal recess crowding. MRI scans from 994 heathy individuals were examined for presence of pineal cysts. A pineal cyst was demonstrated in 337/994 (37.5%) individuals. The pineal cysts were more frequent in women than men and were associated with age.
Serial MR Imaging of Pineal Cysts..
The purpose of this study was to examine the frequency of change in size of pineal cysts on serial MR studies.
High Prevalence of Pineal Cysts in Healthy Adults..
Although the prevalence of pineal cysts in autopsy series has been reported as being between 25% and 40%, MR studies have documented their frequency to range between 1.5% and 10.8%. The purpose of this high-resolution brain MR imaging study at 1.9T was to determine the prevalence of pineal cysts in healthy adults.
Results of long-term MRI surveillance, growth, shrinkage..
This study aims to evaluate the long-term natural history of PC and examine MRI risk factors for cyst growth and shrinkage to help better define which patients might benefit from surgical intervention.
Lack of inflammation or immune response in cyst tissue..
The study examined cyst tissue from symptomatic patients with non-hydrocephalic pineal cysts. No inflammatory or immune responses were observed in the pineal cysts. No presence of lymphatic endothelial cells.
Natural course of pineal cysts—a radiographic study..
Pineal cysts (PCs) are a benign lesion of the pineal gland that have been known to the medical community for a long time. With a prevalence rate of approximately 1% in the general population, PC is often a reason for medical counseling.
Pineocytoma Mimicking a Pineal Cyst on Imaging..
This has led some to suggest that differentiation between pineocytomas and pineal cysts may not be possible. We have attempted to determine if cystic pineocytomas could be found in a series of these tumors evaluated by CT and MR imaging.
Management of pineal and colloid cysts..
The widespread use of MRI has led to the increasingly frequent diagnosis of pineal and colloid cysts. This review addresses the difficulties in managing pineal and colloid cysts and provides a pragmatic framework for the practising clinician.
Surgical treatment of symptomatic pineal cysts..
To examine published data and assess evidence relating to safety and efficacy of surgical management of symptomatic pineal cysts without hydrocephalus (nhSPC), we performed a systematic review of the literature and meta-analysis.
Sudden death in patients with pineal cyst..
Sudden death specifically related to pineal cysts is extremely uncommon. A literature review of the pertinent databases, including PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, and Web of Science, was carried out to review the existing literature describing sudden death in patients with pineal cysts.