Pineal cyst complicated by hemorrhage

Case contributed by Louie Ye
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Temporal frontal headache and photophobia

Patient Data

Age: 16 years
Gender: Male

Pineal cyst demonstrating a blood sedimentation level, consistent with prior hemorrhage. No internal enhancement is seen.

The pineal cyst has a thin wall which does not enhance.

No significant mass effect on the cerebral aqueduct.

No suprasellar mass or pituitary enlargement. .

Conclusion:

Pineal cyst complicated by hemorrhage. 

Case Discussion

This pineal cyst has been followed up for 4 years, the result of the follow-up showed no features of an underlying pineal gland tumor and no further evidence of recurrent hemorrhage.

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