CNS Tumours

Question 1

What is the initial management of primary brain tumours?

Answer 1

Surgery is the initial treatment for both high- and low-grade astrocytomas
- if non-resectable, stereotactic radiosurgery

Post-op WBRT +/- concurrent chemo (Carmustine or Temozolomide)

Question 2

What is the most common primary brain tumour?

Answer 2

Astrocytomas

- patients present with aggressive grade III (anaplastic astrocytoma) or grade IV tumours (glioblastoma multiforme)