Pineal tumours: non-germinomas

Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .

Pineal tumours: non-germinomas. These are usually seen in children and young adults. Fully referenced neurology checklist.

Teratomas

  • These are usually seen in children and young adults
  • Males are more frequently affected
  • They are heterogeneous on imaging
  • They contain areas of contrast enhancement and calcification

Choriocarcinoma

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Yolk sac tumour

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Pineocytoma

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Pineoblastoma

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References

  1. Gaillard F, Jones J. Masses of the pineal region: clinical presentation and radiographic features. Postgrad Med J 2010; 86:597-607.

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