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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