CNS Tumours Flashcards
1
Q
List some syndromes that predispose you to CNS tumours.
A
Li Fraumeni
Cowden syndrome
Turvot’s Syndrome
NF1
2
Q
What are some non-specific symptoms of brain tumours?
A
Headache (worse at night) Weakness Clumsiness Difficulty walking Seizures Drowsiness
3
Q
What are more specific symptoms?
A
Staring Repetitive automatic movements Projectile vomiting Neck tilt Squint Growth retardation Sleep apnoea Polyuria
4
Q
List treatment modalities.
A
Surgery (Stereotactic, open, craniotomy) Chemotherapy Radiotherapy Gamma knife Proton beam Steroids.
5
Q
What are the 4 grades of astrocytoma?
A
- Pilocytic
- Diffuse
- Anaplastic
- Glioblastoma
