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Table 1 The relationship between tumors and GV, tentorium of cerebellum, and cerebral falx

From: Reinvestigation of the origins of pineal meningiomas based on its related veins and arachnoid membranes

 

No. of Cases

Tumors and GV

 Posteriorly and inferiorly to GV

12

 Anteriorly and superiorly to GV

5

 Laterally to GV

3

 GV completely wrapped

1

Contact area between tumors and adjacent structures

 Contact area between tumor and tentorium

4

 Contact area between tumor and FT junction

5

 Contact area between tumor and inferior surface of straight sinus

5

 Contact area between tumor and GV

4

 Contact area between tumor and posterior segment of GV and ICVs

2

 Contact area between tumor and posterior segment of ICVs and pineal gland

1

Enhancement of FT junction

 Yes

12

 No

9

Dural tail sign in FT junction

 Yes

5

 No

16