Publication Title
Cureus
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-5-2017
Keywords
aplasia; brain; diencephalon; embryology; pineal gland; variation
Abstract
Agenesis of the pineal gland has rarely been reported in the medical literature. Herein, we report a cadaveric specimen found to have agenesis of the pineal gland. The remaining gross examination of the brain was normal. A review of the literature was performed on this unusual finding.
Area of Special Interest
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Specialty/Research Institute
Neurosciences
Specialty/Research Institute
Endocrinology
Specialty/Research Institute
Surgery
COinS
