Brain Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common primary brain tumour?
A
Astrocytoma, a type of glioma
2
Q
What are types of glioma?
A
Astrocytoma, oligodendroglioma
3
Q
What are less common primary brain tumours?
A
Ependymoma, meningioma, schwannoma, craniopharyngiomas
4
Q
Are primary or secondary brain tumours more common?
A
Secondary
5
Q
Where are secondary brain tumours likely to originate from?
A
Non-small cell lung cancer, small cell lung cancer, breast, melanoma, renal cell carcinoma, GI
6
Q
What is the most common origin of secondary brain tumours?
A
Non-small cell lung cancer
7
Q
How do brain tumours present?
A
Coma, Cerebellar signs, nausea and vomiting, seizures
8
Q
What are cerebellar signs?
A
Dysdiadokinesis Ataxia Nystagmus Intention tremor Slurred speech Hypotonia
