Pineal region tumors commonly present with non-communicating hydrocephalus. These
heterogeneous histological entities require different therapeutic regimens. We evaluated our …

Background: The pineal gland, a small, pinecone-shaped organ deep within the brain, is
responsible for producing melatonin. The gland consists of pineal parenchymal cells and …

Purpose Pineal region tumors are surgically demanding tumors to resect. Long term neuro-
oncologic outcomes following surgical excision of tumors from this region have been …

Introduction Pineal gland tumors are exceedingly rare and account for 0.4-1.0% of brain
neoplasms. Their rarity has confounded a clear understanding of the prognostic factors and …

Pineal parenchymal tumor of intermediate differentiation (PPTID) is a WHO grade II and III
tumor arising from pineal parenchymal cells. PPTID is a rare tumor accounting for less than …

Objective Neuroendoscopic resection via supracerebellar infratentorial (SCIT) approach is
adequate for some indicated pineal region tumors with the natural infratentorial corridor. We …

Resected lesions from the pineal region are rare specimens encountered by surgical
pathologists, and their heterogeneity can pose significant diagnostic challenges. Here, we …

Background Surgical approaches to pineal lesions present a challenge because of limited
visibility and maneuverability within the posterior fossa. The supracerebellar infratentorial …

Purpose Resecting pineal region tumors in children is often challenging. Several
approaches have been proposed and practiced. A personal series of pediatric pineal region …

Introduction Pineal region glioblastomas (GBM) are very rare, with approximately 46 cases
described in the literature. The epidemiology, pathogenesis, and treatment of these lesions …