Vol 61, No 2 (2002)
Original article
Published online: 2002-02-22
Morphometric parameters of the human pineal gland in relation to age, body weight and height
Folia Morphol 2002;61(2):111-113.
Abstract
The aim of the study was to compare the size, weight, volume and density of
the pineal gland in several groups divided by age, body weight and height. 80
human pineal glands were included in the study. Obtained data were statistically
analysed by means of Statistica by Statsoft to check existing differences. Obtained
data show some significant differences between pineal gland morphometry
in weight- and height-related groups. However, these differences do not
influence pineal volume significantly. Differences between the pineal gland volume
in the maximal and in the minimal weight groups may suggest some relationship
between the gland’s structure and body weight. No age-related changes
in the morphometry of the pineal gland were observed.
Keywords: pineal glandmorphometric parameters