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Pineal Cysts, Symptomatic

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Synonyms of Pineal Cysts, Symptomatic

Nonneoplastic Large Pineal Cysts

Disorder Subdivisions

No subdivisions found.

General Discussion

Pineal cysts are benign (non-cancerous) fluid-filled sacs located in the region of the brain that contains the pineal gland. Small pineal cysts (.5 cm or smaller) are common occurrences, often found incidentally on routine neurological exams. Small pineal cysts rarely cause symptoms (asymptomatic). Larger pineal cysts are rare findings that may cause a variety of symptoms (symptomatic). Symptoms may include headaches, increased pressure on the brain because of accumulation of excessive cerebrospinal fluid (hydrocephalus), and vision abnormalities. Large symptomatic pineal cysts may potentially cause serious conditions such as seizures and loss of consciousness. The exact cause of symptomatic pineal cysts is unknown.

Organizations related to Pineal Cysts, Symptomatic

Please note that some of these organizations may provide information concerning certain conditions potentially associated with this disorder.

American Brain Tumor Association
- 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 550
- Chicago, IL 60631 USA
- Phone #: 773-577-8750
- 800 #: 800-886-2282
- e-mail: info@abta.org
- Home page: http://www.abta.org
Children's Brain Tumor Foundation
- 274 Madison Avenue, Suite 1004
- New York, NY 10016 United States
- Phone #: 212-448-1595
- 800 #: 866-228-4673
- e-mail: info@cbtf.org
- Home page: http://www.cbtf.org
Genetic and Rare Diseases (GARD) Information Center
- PO Box 8126
- Gaithersburg, MD 20898-8126
- Phone #: 301-251-4925
- 800 #: 888-205-2311
- e-mail: N/A
- Home page: http://rarediseases.info.nih.gov/GARD/
International Brain Tumour Alliance
- c/o Roxburghe House
- 273-287 Regent Street
- London, W1B 2AD United Kingdom
- Phone #: 004-401-737813872
- 800 #: N/A
- e-mail: chair@theibta.org or kathy@theibta.org
- Home page: http://www.theibta.org
National Brain Tumor Society
- 55 Chapel Street
- Suite 200
- Newton, MA 02458
- Phone #: 617-924-9997
- 800 #: (80-0) -770-8287
- e-mail: info@braintumor.org
- Home page: http://www.braintumor.org
Skull Base Institute
- 8635 West 3rd Street
- Suite 1170W
- Los Angeles, CA 90048
- Phone #: 310-691-8888
- 800 #: N/A
- e-mail: staffskullbaseinstitute.com
- Home page: http://www.skullbaseinstitute.com

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