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MR - Cht 29 - Tumors Flashcards

1
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Tumors in what region present with sx of ICP?

A

Posterior fossa

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What kind of tumors are associated with focal neurological deficits?

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Supratentorial

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What are the four main types of glial tumors?

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Astrocytoma
Oligodendroglioma
Ependymoma
Mixed

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4
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From where do meningiomas arise?

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Arachnoid

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5
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What is the drug used in chemotherapy that causes neurotoxicity?

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Methotrexate

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What cellular changes does radiation cause?

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Apoptosis in tumor cells and in nontumor cells

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7
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How many years post radiation can delayed effects be observed?

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20 years

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What neuro anatomy is particularly vulnerable to the effects of chemotherapy?

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White matter

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9
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What cognitive deficits are observed most frequently post chemotherapy for breast cancer?

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Executive functions and verbal memory

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What are sx of intracranial pressure?

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Nausea
Vomiting
Diplopia

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