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Development of The Pituitary and Pineal Glands
Development of The Pituitary and Pineal Glands
Disorders of the pineal gland can occur due to aging, traumatic, and developmental
conditions. Examples include:
pineal tumors,
craniopharyngiomas; injuries affecting the sympathetic innervation of the pineal
gland; and rare congenital disorders.
Injuries that affect the pineal gland.
Pineal gland calcification.
Pineal agenesis
Pineal cysts