Neuro D Neoplasms Flashcards
1
Q
Glioblastoma Multiforme presentation
A
- Hemorrhage within astrocytoma
- Butterfly pattern (cross midline)O
2
Q
Tumor very sensitive to radiation therapy
A
Oligodendroglioma
3
Q
Schwannoma
A
- Usually CN 7 or 8
- benign
4
Q
Chordoma
A
- From notochord remnants near nasal bone
- benign
5
Q
Primary CNS Lymphoma
A
- Massive edema surrounding lesion
- good remission rates
6
Q
Most common metastatic origins
A
- Lung
- Breast
- Renal
- Ovarian - likes pituitary
- Melanoma - bleeds
7
Q
Only real tumor Dx
A
Biopsy
8
Q
Cerebellar syndrome causes (3)
A
Lung, Breast, Ovarian
9
Q
Cerebellar syndrome antibodies
A
Anti Hu (lung) Anti Yo (ovarian) Anti Ri (breast)
10
Q
Lambert-Eaton cause
A
Lung
11
Q
Lambert-Eaton antibodies
A
Amphiphysin (central)
Anti-skeletal muscle (peripheral)
12
Q
Encephalitis causes
A
Lung, Breast
13
Q
Encephalitis Antibodies
A
Anti Hu (lung) Anti Ri (breast)
14
Q
Myasthenia Gravis cause
A
Thymoma
15
Q
Myasthenia Gravis antibodies
A
Ach receptor antibodies
