General Flashcards
1
Q
genetic associations with tumors (all)
A
NF1/2, vHL syndrome, tuberous sclerosis
2
Q
what are the associations of tumors with the corticospinal tracts?
A
motor symptoms
3
Q
what are the associations of tumors with the frontal lobes?
A
dementia/ALZ
4
Q
what are the associations with tumors around the pineal gland?
A
hydrocephalus (obstructive) - headache, nausea, alterations in consciousness
5
Q
intracranial tumor risk factors over 50
A
above the tentorium; diffusely infiltrating astrocytomas, meningioma and mets
6
Q
intracranial tumor risk factors below 50
A
posterior fossa (brain stem and cerebellum), pilocystic astrocytomas, ependymomas, medulloblastoma
7
Q
for what population are brain tumors the most common form of cancer
A
children
