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The diversity of pineal gland lesions implies frequent emergence of relatively unexpected presentations, pathologies, complications, or even recurrences. Studying the spectrum of pineal diseases and their management necessitates knowledge of reported cases which are rare, whether in terms of having unusual presentation, pathologies, or disease course, as this might ultimately lead to improved patient survival and overall outcome.
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Al-Fotih, G.T., Hoz, S.S. (2020). Interesting Cases of Pineal Gland Diseases and Surgery. In: Hoz, S.S., et al. Pineal Neurosurgery. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53191-1_8
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