Brain Tumours Flashcards
People with brain tumours present with signs of raised ___ ____
Intracranial hypertension
What is a key finding on fundoscopy that would indicate raised ICP?
Papilloedema
What are the features of a headache that warrants further investigation? (5)
Vomiting
Constant
Worse in morning
Exacerbated by coughing or bending forward
Nocturnal
What are the types of primary brain tumour? (4)
Gliomas
Meningiomas
Pituitary tumours
Acoustic neuroma
What is the 3 main types of glioma?
Astrocytoma
Oligodenroglioma
Ependyoma
Which tumour in the brain is benign?
Meningioma
What are the 3 symptoms of an acoustic neuroma?
Hearing loss
Tinnitus
Balance problems
What are the non surgical options of a pituitary tumour? (3)
Radiotherapy
Bromocriptine (blocks prolactin)
Somatostatin analogues (octreotide) which inhibits growth hormone
