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Pineal Region Tumors

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2015

Michael C. Boyd  and
Paul Steinbok
Michael C. Boyd
Affiliation:
Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia
Paul Steinbok*
Affiliation:
Division of Neurosurgery, Department of Surgery, Vancouver General Hospital, University of British Columbia
*
G620 – Jean Matheson Pavilion, Shaughnessy Hospital. 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6H 3N1, CANADA
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Abstract:

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The management of pineal region tumors has changed considerably since the introduction of microsurgery and CT scanning. Analysis of our own series of 36 patients, comparing those treated in the pre-CT scan and microsurgery era with those treated afterwards, shows the important role these two techniques play. Current controversies in treatment and our own approach to management of pineal region tumors are discussed.

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Canadian Journal of Neurological Sciences , Volume 12 , Issue 1 , February 1985 , pp. 35 - 38
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Copyright © Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation 1985

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