Abstract |
A series of cases are presented to illustrate various facets of the clinical management of pineal tumors. Emphasis is placed on markers of normal and neoplastic pineal function, and in particular melatonin. Although variable before therapy, after therapy four of five patients had little evidence of melatonin production, suggesting that pinealectomy had been complete.
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Authors | E A Neuwelt, B Mickey, A J Lewy |
Journal | Journal of neural transmission. Supplementum
(J Neural Transm Suppl)
Vol. 21
Pg. 397-413
( 1986)
ISSN: 0303-6995 [Print] Austria |
PMID | 3462340
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Journal Article, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S., Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
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Topics |
- Adolescent
- Brain Neoplasms
(diagnosis, metabolism, surgery, therapy)
- Circadian Rhythm
- Humans
- Male
- Melatonin
(blood)
- Middle Aged
- Pineal Gland
(metabolism, surgery)
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