Brain cancer Flashcards
1
Q
what type of imaging is necessary to rule out a brain tumor
A
cotnrast mri
2
Q
classic brain tumor headache (^ ICP)
A
mild onset in morning, slowly dissipating throughout the morning. Recurrent and increasing in frequency. Worsens with head shaking, sneezing, etc
3
Q
Four grades of astrocytomas
A
1-pilocytic, 2-diffuse, 3-anaplastic, glioblastoma multiforme
4
Q
which cells does radiation therapy affect
A
those that are dividing
5
Q
tx for GBM
A
temozolomide, radiation therapy, surgical resection
6
Q
Bilateral acoustic neuromas: what dz? mutation? Protein?
A
NF2 on chromosome 22, merlin protein
7
Q
Cause of bitemporal hemianopsia
A
Kids: craniopharyngeoma. Adults: Pituitary adenoma
8
Q
most common type of pituitary adenoma? micro vs macroadenoma?
A
prolactinoma. Micro is 1cm
