[Symptomatologic approach to tumors of the pineal region. Apropos of 72 cases].

The semeiology of 72 tumors of the pineal area seen between 1949 and 1982 is analyzed. Manifestations, which are polymorphic and often misleading at onset, subsequently become manifold. Though a given syndrome may result from the mingling of several factors it is possible to establish a correlation between clinical findings and anatomical lesions. Conversely, histo-clinical correlations, which are requisite to institute specific therapy, are still as difficult to ascertain. Stereotaxic biopsy is therefore needed before planning therapy.