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My son had mri that showed 8mm cyst on pineal gland in his brain. how concerning is this? he has to have a repeat scan in one year.

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Dr. Marc Rendell answered

Specializes in Diabetology

Pineal cyst: if there are no symptoms, then followup with repeat MRIs is appropriate. Hope is for no change

Answered 12/16/2016

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A member asked:

Can someone help me with what this means? Results from MRI:" 8 mm thin-walled cyst within the pineal gland. No abnormal enhancement. 8 mm simple appearing cyst within the high neoplasm."

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A member asked:

Can someone please help me with these MRI results? It seems like a cyst, but then why do they use the word neoplasm? "8 mm thin-walled cyst within the pineal gland. No abnormal enhancement. Simple 8 mm cyst within the high neoplasm.?

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Had MRI brain due to headaches and tingling which showed 17mm pineal cyst. How worried should be? Will I need surgery? Very scared

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MRI scan shows 17mm pineal cyst that didn't show in CT 3 years ago. Symptoms of headache n tingling. Is this large? Will they operate? I'm terrified

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MRI found 17mm pineal cyst, have headaches,nausea,tingling. Neuro said repeat scan in 6 months. Should I be worried?

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