NB (065) Introduction to Neuropathology (Part three)

Question 1

Causes of increased intracranial pressure?

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1. Brain oedema
2. Haemorrhages (haemorrhagic stroke)
3. Brain tumour (primary, metastasis), abscess
4. CSF drainage obstruction

Question 2

Pathogenesis of Vasogenic oedema? (Affected and spared structures)

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Question 3

Causes of Vasogenic oedema?

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-Trauma
- venous infarction
-tumors
-focal inflammation “abscess”
-lead intoxication

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Question 5

What do you see

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Question 6

What do you see

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Question 7

Pathogenesis of Cytotoxic edema and Sites affected?

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Question 9

Cause and pathogenesis of Interstitial edema?

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Question 11

what do you see

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Question 13

What is NON-COMMUNICATING HYDROCEPHALUS?

Mention its congenital and acquired pathogenesis.

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Question 14

What is COMMUNICATING HYDROCEPHALUS and its cause?

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Question 15

Identify the pathology

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Question 17

Picture shows 3 types of encephalic herniation: identify each.

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Question 18

Complications of Internal herniation for each of:

• Subfalcial herniation of the cingulate gyrus

-Transtentorial herniation

-Cerebellar tonsillar herniation

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Question 19

Pathogenesis of Subdural hematomas in brain dementias?

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Question 20

Conditions associated with intracerebral haemorrhage? (7 points)

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Question 22

What is the origin of glial neoplasms? (3 points)

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Question 23

The most common brain tumor in adults?

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Astrocytoma

Question 24

Usual site of Astrocytoma?

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• Usually occurs in cerebral hemispheres

Question 25

Usual presentation of Astrocytoma?

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Usually presents with seizures, headaches, and focal neurologic deficits

Question 26

Grades of Astrocytoma?

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Ranges from low grade (“diffuse astrocytoma,” grade II of IV) to high grade (“glioblastoma,” grade IV of IV)

Question 27

slide indicates a developing tumor; what do you see?
and diagnose

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Question 28

How does intracranial pressure rise on top of a mass occupying lesion?

• At the beginning:

• End result:

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