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Most Common Locations of CNS Tumors Flashcards

1
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Pilocytic Astrocytoma?

A

Cerebellum

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Astrocytoma, incl. Glioblastoma?

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Cerebral hemispheres w/ crossover

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Oligodendroglioma?

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Frontal lobe

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Ependymoma

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4th ventricle (0-20 yrs old), Spinal cord (adults; a “myxopapillary ependymoma” is specifically located on the filum terminale)

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Medulloblastoma?

A

Cerebellum

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Meningioma?

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Attached to the dura along any external surface of the brain or within the ventricular system

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Schwannoma?

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CN VIII at the CP angle

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Craniopharyngioma?

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As an epithelial remnant of Rathke’s pouch

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