Neuro conditions Flashcards
1
Q
Most common brain tumour in children
A
Medulloblastoma of cerebellum
2
Q
Five most common sources of primary cancer metastasising to brain
A
Lung Kidney Melanoma Breast Colon
3
Q
How to perform LP?
A
Below L3/4 (as spinal cord ends L2)
Trace line between Post. Sup. Iliac crests (tuffier’s line), marks L4/5 space
Push through:
skin > subcutaneous > supraspinous ligament > interspinous ligament > ligament flavum > dura mater > arachnoid space
