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?
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Sleepiness
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Nothing reported yet
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Excessive daytime sleepiness (somnolence)
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Fatigue
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*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 | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 3 | |
| 20s | 26 | |
| 30s | 57 | |
| 40s | 95 | |
| 50s | 95 | |
| 60s | 34 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 30 | |
| Female | 286 |