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Neoplasms Flashcards

1
Q

MC CNS Neoplasm in ADULTS?

Primary? METS?

A

METS

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MC PRIMARY CNS Neoplasm in ADULTS?

  • METS
  • CNS Lymphomas
  • Vestibular Schwannomas
  • Meningiomas
  • Gliomas
A

GLIOMAS

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MC BENIGN PRIMARY CNS Neoplasm in ADULTS?

  • METS
  • CNS Lymphomas
  • Vestibular Schwannomas
  • Meningiomas
  • Gliomas
A

MENINGIOMAS

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1 SS for CNS Neoplasm in ADULTS?

A

HA

  • MC = Bifrontal
  • Wakes you up at night
  • Worse at NIGHT
  • Worse with change in position
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Order a ______ if concern for CNS neoplasm in adults

CT? MRI? Contast?

A

MRI WITH CONTRAST

need that soft-tissue to light up!

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Most aggressive type of glioma in adults?

  • Ependymomas
  • Astrocytomas
  • Oligodendrogliomas
A

Astrocytomas

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CNS tumors in adults are MC located above the _____

A

Tentorium cerebelli

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Types of Glioma tumor SS
- Astrocytomas & Oligodendrogliomas =
- Ependymomas =

A
  • Astrocytomas & Oligodendrogliomas = SEIZURES
  • Ependymomas = Radiculopathy (numb/tingle/pain)
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Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)
#1 SS & nerve affected?

A

Cochlear n. -> HEAING LOSS

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Which 3 CAs are most likely to METS to the CNS in adults?

A

LUNG
MELANOMA
BREAST

Hot girl SUMMER goes straight to your head = girl with huge tits in bikini + smoking cigs + sun bathing

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Ependymomas are MC found in the _____ and cause _____ (SS)

A

SPINE -> Radiculopathy

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MC CNS Neoplasm type in PEDS?

METS? Primary?

A

PRIMARY

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MC type of Primary brain tumor in PEDS? Where is it found?

A

Medulloblastoma
Cerebellum or Dorsal Brainstem

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Pilocytic Astrocytomas are MC found in the _______ in PEDS

A

Posterior Fossa

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Ependymomas in PEDS
- MC location?
- risk factors (Age, Sex)?

A
  • Infratentorial Region -> 4th Ventricle
  • <3yo, M>F
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16
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Which PEDS brain tumor is this?
- SLOW & BENIGN
- MC location = Supratentorial region
- SS: Vision (Diploplia, Bitemporal hemianopsia), Hypopituitarism

Answer Choices
- Medulloblastoma
- Pilocytic Astrocytomas
- Ependymomas
- Craniopharyngiomas

A

Craniopharyngiomas

17
Q

Which PEDS CNS tumor has a poss Sx complication of Aseptic Meningitis (5%)?

  • Medulloblastoma
  • Pilocytic Astrocytomas
  • Ependymomas
  • Craniopharyngiomas
A

Medulloblastoma

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