Pineal cysts are often incidental findings that do not require surgical intervention, but rarely they can represent pineal tumours. There are radiological features that help determine whether a cyst needs further follow-up / investigation which we assess in an MDT setting.
If your patient has a pineal cyst, please refer to the Neuro-Oncology MDT
Signpost | Neurosurgery MDT | North Bristol NHS Trust
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