pineal gland calcification

• visible on plain skull film (33-76% in adults)
• seen more frequently on CT
• rare in kids < 6 y.o. (presence suggests neoplasm)

• usually in the form of a cluster of amorphous, irregular densities
• may be solitary
• the size of calcification: usually 3-5 mm
• if greater than 1 cm, suspect pinealoma, AV malformation, etc.

© 2002, C.E. Kahn, Jr.
2002-04-18