Pineal gland cysts: an evidence synthesis
Leggett LE, Sevick LK, Lorenzetti D, Spackman E, Clement F
Record ID 32016000765
English
Authors' recommendations:
The evidence published on treatment of pineal gland cysts is weak; however, the literature is in agreement that surgery for symptomatic pineal gland cysts is effective at relieving symptoms.
There is no comparative evidence concerning which surgical approach may lead to better outcomes.
Surgery does not cause significant long-term side-effects
There is no evidence on patient quality of life, attitudes towards treatment of experiences living with pineal gland cysts.
Neurosurgeons report that surgery for pineal gland cysts is rare because symptomatic pineal gland cysts are rare. In Nova Scotia, Quebec and Alberta additional fluid in the brain, an enlarging cyst, and signs that the cyst is compressing nearby structures are indications for surgery. Indications for surgery are similar across these three provinces.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2016
URL for published report:
https://obrieniph.ucalgary.ca/system/files/pineal-gland-cysts-technical-report-march-8th.pdf
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Humans
- Brain Neoplasms
- Central Nervous System Cysts
- Cysts
- Pineal Gland
Contact
Organisation Name:
HTA Unit, University of Calgary
Contact Address:
3rd Floor, TRW Building, University of Calgary, 3280 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2N 4Z6
Contact Name:
fclement@ucalgary.ca
Contact Email:
fclement@ucalgary.ca
Copyright:
University of Calgary
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