NEURO Flashcards
0
Q
Brain Tumor in Adults
MC?
A
SUPRAtentorial:
Metastasis > Astrocytoma (incl GM) > Meningioma > Schwannoma
1
Q
1ry Brain Tumors (Adults)
1st, 2nd, 3rd MC?
A
- 1st MC = GBM
- 2nd MC = Meningioma
- 3rd MC = Schwannoma
2
Q
Brain Tumor in Children
MC (Infra- vs Supratentorial)?
A
MC INFRAtentorial = Medulloblastoma
MC SUPRAtentorial = Craniopharyngioma
3
Q
CAUSES of Seizures by Age Group- GENERALIZATIONS
- ALL 3 age groups -> (2)?
- Children + Elderly -> ?
- Adults + Elderly -> (2)?
A
CAUSES:
- ALL 3 age groups -> Infection + Trauma
- Children + Elderly -> Metabolic
- Adults + Elderly -> Stroke + Tumors
4
Q
Seizures in Children
MCC (5)?
A
CAUSES:
- Infection (febrile)
- Trauma
- Metabolic
- Congenital
- Genetic
5
Q
Seizures in Adults
MCC (4)?
A
CAUSES:
- Infection
- Trauma
- Stroke
- Tumors
6
Q
Seizures in Elderly
MCC (5)?
A
CAUSES:
- Infection
- Trauma
- Metabolic
- Stroke
- Tumors
7
Q
Stroke MC LOCATIONS
- Hypoxic?
- Embolic?
- Thrombotic + Embolic?
- Lacunar?
- Hemorrhagic?
A
- Hypoxic: ‘Watershed Areas’ (common during CV surgery)
- Embolic: Cardioembolic from L heart
- Thrombotic + Embolic: MCA
- Lacunar: Lenticulostriate vessels
- Hem: Basal Ganglia
8
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Berry Aneurysm
MC Location?
A
Bifurcation of Acomm art
Acomm + Pcomm
