Brain - Neoplasia Flashcards
Which tumor of the cranial fossa can be suspected in a young dog?
Germ cell tumors
What are the most common clinical signs associated with pituitary apoplexy in dogs?
Galli, 2022:
Behavioural abnormalities (11/19)
Obtundation (7/19)
Vestibular syndrome (7/19)
Epileptic seizures (6/19)
Woelfel, 2023:
Gait or posture changes (85%)
Mentation changes (69%)
Cranial neuropathies (65%)
GI dysfunction (54%)
Cervical/head hyperpathia (46%)
Hyperthermia (31%)
What is the influence of macroadenoma on vital parameters? Which cut-offs can be used to differentiate from microadenoma?
Lower body temperature (cut-off: 38,3°C)
Lower heart rate (cut-off: 84 bpm)
Benchekroun, 2017
In glioma, lesions tend to be hyperintense on ADC maps while infarcts tend to be hypointense: true or false?
True
What are the 2 most tumor types associated with CSF drop metastasis?
Choroid plexus carcinoma
Oligodendroglioma
Which breed is not predisposed to glioma?
English Bulldog
Pug
Boxer
French Bulldog
Boston terrier
Pug
Succint prednisolone tapering (40d vs 100) after radiation therapy has a significative effect on
1/ Rates at which corticosteroids had to be reinstituted later
2/ Adverse effect rates
No