The role of CT in the diagnosis and management of childhood pineal region tumours.

As one treatment option for pineal region tumours is based on the accurate prediction of histology by CT, the scans of 11 children with biopsy proven pineal region tumours were reviewed, and poor correlation found with the "classical" appearances previously described. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment are best achieved when CT is combined with serum tumour markers, CSF cytology and tumour biopsy/debulking/resection.