Details of Pineal Region Tumors

Pineal region tumours are abnormal growths that usually develop in the central nervous system, beginning from the pineal gland in the brain and spreading to the spinal cord.

• Headache
• Nausea/Vomiting
• Eye movement challenges
• Difficulty walking

• Genetic factors
• Infection
• Exposure to certain chemicals

• Physical examination
• Blood tests
• Imaging tests: X-ray, CT scan, MRI
• Biopsy

Radiotherapy: Use of high-powered beams like X-rays and protons to kill cancer cells.
Chemotherapy: Use of chemicals and drugs either through injection or by mouth.
Surgery: Depending on the spread, surgery is conducted to remove the tumours and nearby lymph nodes.

• Infection
• Spread of cancer
• Body weight changes
• Hair loss
• Immunity loss