Brain tumours Flashcards
1
Q
Aetiologies?
A
AffluencyIonising radiationImmunosuppression 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?
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Raised ICPSeizuresFocal neurological signs
4
Q
Investigations and Findings?
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CT/MRI/PET brain - brain lesions, mets Imaging of other body for metastases/sourceBiopsies of regional lymph nodes
5
Q
Management?
A
Palliation is only option in high grade tumoursAnti-epilepticsAnti-emetics Neurosurgery
6
Q
Complications?
A
Metastases Death
