Pineal Gland Agenesis: Review and Case Illustration
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چکیده
Agenesis of the pineal gland has rarely been reported in the medical literature. Herein, we report a cadaveric specimen found to have agenesis of the pineal gland. The remaining gross examination of the brain was normal. A review of the literature was performed on this unusual finding.
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کلسیفیکاسیون فیزیولوژیک داخل جمجمه‌ای در غده پینه‌آل و شبکه کوروئید در مراجعه‌کنندگان به بخش سی‌تی اسکن بیمارستان امام رضا (ع) بیرجند در سال‌های 1376 لغایت 1385
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