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Computed tomographic evaluation of pineal calcification.

N Kohli1, H Rastogi, S Bhadury

  • 1Department of Radiodiagnosis, KG's Medical College, Lucknow.

The Indian Journal of Medical Research
|April 1, 1992
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Pineal gland calcification was observed in 16.70% of 1000 Indian patients, increasing with age. This incidence is lower than in Western populations, with no significant sex-based differences.

Area of Science:

  • Radiology
  • Neuroimaging
  • Human Anatomy

Background:

  • The pineal gland, a small endocrine gland in the brain, is known to undergo calcification with age.
  • Understanding the prevalence and patterns of pineal gland calcification is important for interpreting neuroimaging studies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of pineal gland calcification in a North Indian population.
  • To analyze the relationship between pineal gland calcification and age.
  • To compare the incidence with data from Western populations.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study was conducted on 1000 consecutive patients undergoing cranial computed tomography (CT) scans.
  • Patients with pineal or parapineal pathology were excluded.
  • The presence and incidence of pineal gland calcification were recorded and analyzed based on age and sex.

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Main Results:

  • A total of 167 patients (16.70%) showed pineal gland calcification.
  • The incidence of calcification increased significantly with age, from 1.16% in the first decade to 31.88% in individuals over 50 years old.
  • The incidence in this Indian population was lower compared to reported Western populations, with no significant sex-based variations.

Conclusions:

  • Pineal gland calcification is common in the North Indian population and increases with age.
  • The observed lower incidence compared to Western populations warrants further investigation.
  • Age is a significant factor in pineal gland calcification, with higher rates in older age groups.