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.
Clinical Institute
Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)
Specialty
Neurosciences
Specialty
Endocrinology
Specialty
Surgery
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