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Does Incidental Calcification With Enlargement Of Pineal Gland Suggest Tumor?
Had a ct scan of my head last week because of metal taste in mouth and left side tongue numb for over a month and dizziness. The radiologist impression says incidental calcification and enlargement of the pineal gland, which may suggest the presence of a pineal region tumor. Recommend MRI with and without contrast for further evaluation. Does this mean I have a tumor?
Wed, 26 Nov 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM.
In my opinion you should not worry much about cancer.
Causes of pineal gland calcification are
1. Hypercalcemia
2. Hyperthyroidism
3. Benign old granuloma
4. Rarely malignancy
So better to get done MRI brsin for better evaluation of pineal gland lesion.
Also get done s.calcium level and s.TSH to rule out above mentioned causes.
In my opinion you should not worry much about cancer.
Causes of pineal gland calcification are
1. Hypercalcemia
2. Hyperthyroidism
3. Benign old granuloma
4. Rarely malignancy
So better to get done MRI brsin for better evaluation of pineal gland lesion.
Also get done s.calcium level and s.TSH to rule out above mentioned causes.
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