Brain Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiologies?
A
Affluency
Ionising radiation
Immunosuppression
Genetic predisposition
2
Q
Pathology?
A
Pathological types = glioblastoma (IV), glioma (I-III), meningioma (I), metastases (I-IV)
Symptoms usually correlate with increased ICP due to space occupying lesion
3
Q
Signs and Symptoms?
A
Raised ICP
Seizures
Focal neurological signs
4
Q
Investigations and Findings?
A
CT/MRI/PET brain - brain lesions, mets
Imaging of other body for metastases/source
Biopsies of regional lymph nodes
5
Q
Management?
A
Palliation is only option in high grade tumours
Anti-epileptics
Anti-emetics
Neurosurgery
6
Q
Complications?
A
Metastases
Death
