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CONTENTS 



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The Human Pineal Organ : Development and Histo- 

 genesis ........ 381 



Structure of the Adult Organ .... 393 



Position and Anatomical Relations of the Adult 



Pineal Organ . . . . . .412 



Function of the Pineal Body . . . .421 



Pathology of Pineal Tumours .... 430 



Symptomatology and Diagnosis of Pineal Tumours 435 



Treatment, including the Surgical Approach to the 

 Pineal Organ, and its Removal : Operative Technique 441 



Clinical Cases ....... 449 



General Conclusions 



Glossary 

 Bibliography . 

 Index of Authors 

 General Index 



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