A 39-year-old member asked:
Do i need to shave my head to get surgery to remove a pineal gland cyst?
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Dr. Kenneth Liuanswered
Neurosurgery 22 years experience
Depends.: It depends on the surgeon and the approach chosen by the surgeon. Some surgeons only do a minimal shave, others take off more hair.
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A 29-year-old female asked:
What does the pineal gland do and how big can a cyst on it get before surgury is needed?
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Dr. Keegan Duchicelaanswered
family medicine 16 years experience
Pineal cyst: The pineal gland produces melatonin (which helps regulate sleep/wake cycles). Many pineal cysts are found incidentally. The ones that need treatment are usually the ones that cause symptoms (hydrocephalus). Some doctors would elect to follow asymptomatic cysts >10mm w/ serial imaging while others would just follow clinically. It really depends on the surgeon.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
I have to shave your head to get surgery to remove a pineal gland cyst? What do I do?
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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered
Endocrinology 59 years experience
Shave head.: May want to go to a barber who does shaves. They will usually do it at hospital tho. May not need to shave entire head. discuss with your team.
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