Pineal gland astrocytoma

MONDO:0003171

A astrocytoma that involves the pineal body.

Also known as: astrocytoma (excluding glioblastoma) of pineal body, astrocytoma of pineal gland, astrocytoma of the pineal gland, pineal astrocytic tumour, pineal astrocytoma, pineal body astrocytoma, pineal body astrocytoma (excluding glioblastoma)

2928 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 1 tagged with Pineal gland astrocytoma itself.

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↑ Pineal gland cancer (19) ↑ Diencephalic astrocytomas (1)

Including sub-types (2928) Tagged with Pineal gland astrocytoma (1)

Completed 1

New brain scan could sharpen surgery for glioma patients

Knowledge-focused Completed

This pilot study tested whether a special PET scan using 18F-FDOPA can help doctors better plan surgery and radiation for people with newly diagnosed brain tumors (gliomas). Twenty-four adults took part at Mayo Clinic. The goal was to see if the scan provides useful information b…

Early phase 1 • Sponsor: Mayo Clinic • Aim: Knowledge-focused

Last updated Jun 26, 2026 13:06 UTC

Pineal gland astrocytoma

Where it sits in the disease tree

New brain scan could sharpen surgery for glioma patients