CNS masses Flashcards
1
Q
Surgery is C/I in these pts: (3)
A
1- high risk of permanent neuro dysfx
2- Multifocal (lymphoma)
3- brainstem involvement (respiratory risk)
2
Q
MC sources of CNS metastatic disease: (5)
A
1- MC: lung 2- GI 3- Breast 4- Melanoma 5- Kidney
3
Q
why is Chemo often not useful in CNS cancer?
A
cannot cross BBB
4
Q
More likely to see acute SXS w/ metastatic cancers because of: (3)
A
1- more likely to hemorrhage
2- more vasogenic edema
3- more rapid growth rate
5
Q
Most likely to cause metastatic tumors to the meninges: (3)
A
breast
lymphoma
leukemia
6
Q
SXS of Leptomeningeal Metastasis: (5)
A
- HA
- disturbed sensorium
- incontinence
- ataxia/gait changes
- memory issues
