The suprapineal recess is an anatomical structure in the ventricular system of the brain. It is located in the posterior part of the third ventricle, overlying the cerebral aqueduct.[1]

In severe cases of hydrocephalus with increased pressure, this structure can dilate causing mass effect on the midbrain resulting in Parinaud's syndrome with bilateral inward and downward deviation of the eyes.

Additional images

  • Drawing of a cast of the ventricular cavities, viewed from above.
    Drawing of a cast of the ventricular cavities, viewed from above.

References

  1. ^ Tsutsumi, Satoshi; Ono, Hideo; Yasumoto, Yukimasa (July 2017). "The suprapineal recess of the third ventricle: an anatomic study with magnetic resonance imaging". Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy. 39 (7): 725–730. doi:10.1007/s00276-016-1794-7. ISSN 1279-8517. PMID 27942944.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suprapineal_recess
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