Diagnosis and treatment of pineal gland cysts: a review of the clinical effectiveness and guidelines
CADTH
Record ID 32012000664
English
Authors' recommendations:
Limited evidence suggests that true fast imaging with steady state precession (trueFISP) MRI techniques result in a higher rate of detection of pineal cysts and fewer unconfirmed diagnoses compared with other MRI methods. No controlled trials of treatment interventions were identified; evidence on treatment is mainly found in case reports. No evidence-based guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of pineal gland cysts were identified.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2012
URL for published report:
http://www.cadth.ca/media/pdf/htis/feb-2012/RC0335%20Pineal%20Cysts%20Final.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Cysts
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health
Contact Address:
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Contact Name:
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Copyright:
Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH)
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