Gabriela De La Vega Muns MD, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Gaurav M. Saigal MBBS, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Rita G. Bhatia MD, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

1. Discuss the differential diagnosis of lesions in the pineal region focusing on uncommon and unusual masses encountered in this region 2. Describe the salient imaging findings of uncommon pineal region lesions 3. Review the literature in regard to CT and MRI findings associated with the pineal region masses discussed

Pineal gland region masses present a diagnostic challenge to the radiologist because many of their imaging findings overlap. Furthermore, making the correct diagnosis is important since it may alter surgical approach and subsequent management in some cases. Representative cases for each entity will be presented along with a review of the relevant literature regarding CT, MRI, and, in some cases, PET/CT in order to emphasize the imaging characteristics that help to differentiate them, when possible.

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De La Vega Muns, G, Saigal, G, Bhatia, R, Uncommon and Unusual Lesions of the Pineal Region.  Radiological Society of North America 2014 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, - ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2014/14008705.html