title: [The role of stereotactic biopsy in diagnosis of pineal region tumors].
abstract: The anatomy, pathophysiology nad treatment of the pineal region tumors are presented. The authors stress the role of stereotactic biopsy in the diagnosis and correct management. Based on the literature and their experiences the risk of complications and incorrect diagnosis is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Klinika Neurochirurgii, Wojskowego Szpitala Klinicznego w Bydgoszczy.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Furtak
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Harat
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Szylberg
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Landowski
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Litwinowicz
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Kitlinski
mesh_terms: D001706:Biopsy; D006801:Humans; D010870:Pineal Gland / Q000473:pathology; D010871:Pinealoma / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D016634:Radiosurgery / Q000379:methods*
vernacular_title: Rola biopsji stereotaktycznej w diagnostyce guzów okolicy szyszynki.