Cerebral Tumours

Question 1

In order of frequency the most common brain tumours in adults are:-

Answer 1

1) Metastatic tumours
2) Glioblastoma multiforme
3) Anaplastic astrocytoma
4) Meningioma

Question 2

In order of frequency the most common brain tumours in children are:-

Answer 2

1) Astrocytoma
2) Medulloblastoma
3) Ependymoma

Question 3

Ependymona

Answer 3

Ependyomas arise from the ependymal layer lining the ventricles and the central canal in the spinal cord.

They are third most common type of brain tumour seen in children and due to them occupying the ventricles they generally present with signs of raised ICP.