title: Tumours of the pineal region.
abstract: Tumours arising in the region of the pineal gland provide a considerable challenge in treatment because of their diversity and location. In this article the anatomy and physiology of the pineal gland are considered, together with the pathology of its tumours, their presentation and management.
authors.affiliation: Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Macfarlane
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Marks
mesh_terms: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001932:Brain Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D010870:Pineal Gland; D011878:Radiotherapy; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative
chemical_list: D000970:Antineoplastic Agents