Brain Tumours/ Pathology Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 cardinal symptoms of a brain tumour?
A
- Increased ICP
- Progressive neurological deficit
- Epilepsy
2
Q
What symptoms suggest raised ICP? (4)
A
- Headaches
- Papilloedema
- Altered level of consciousness
- Nausea & vomiting
3
Q
What are the different types of brain tumour? (4)
A
- Glioma
- Meningioma
- Acoustic neuroma
- Secondary
4
Q
Are primary or secondary tumours more common?
A
Secondary tumour
5
Q
What is a common type of brain cancer?
A
Glioblastoma
6
Q
How does a primary glioblastoma develop?
A
De novo ==> gliblastoma
7
Q
How does a secondary glioblastoma develop?
A
Astrocytoma ==> anaplastic astrocytoma ==> glioblastoma
8
Q
What can a raised ICP lead to? (3)
A
Cushing’s reflex/ triad
- hypertension
- bradycardia
- irregular respiration
9
Q
A primary tumour from where can metastasise to the brain but not the bone?
A
Stomach
