What is pineal gland cyst?

A pineal cyst is a fluid-filled mass that can occur in the pineal gland located in the brain. The cause of these cystic masses are not known. Most do not cause any symptoms however when large cysts may cause pressure on nearby brain structures and functions resulting in neurological symptoms.

How do members experience pineal gland cyst?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with pineal gland cyst*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for pineal gland cyst*

Who has pineal gland cyst on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 2
20s 28
30s 60
40s 94
50s 91
60s 29
70+ 4

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 30
Female 281