MR - Cht 29 - Tumors Flashcards

1
Q

Tumors in what region present with sx of ICP?

A

Posterior fossa

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2
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What kind of tumors are associated with focal neurological deficits?

A

Supratentorial

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3
Q

What are the four main types of glial tumors?

A

Astrocytoma
Oligodendroglioma
Ependymoma
Mixed

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4
Q

From where do meningiomas arise?

A

Arachnoid

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5
Q

What is the drug used in chemotherapy that causes neurotoxicity?

A

Methotrexate

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6
Q

What cellular changes does radiation cause?

A

Apoptosis in tumor cells and in nontumor cells

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7
Q

How many years post radiation can delayed effects be observed?

A

20 years

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8
Q

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

A

White matter

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

A

Executive functions and verbal memory

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10
Q

What are sx of intracranial pressure?

A

Nausea
Vomiting
Diplopia

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