Neuro Onc Flashcards
1
Q
What kinds of neuro tumours are more common in children, primary or secondary?
A
PRIMARY
2
Q
how can you classify neuro tumours
A
Extra axial - coverings
Intra-axial - parenchymal
3
Q
what kinds of congenital coditions can cause primary brain tumours
A
neurofibromatosis tuberous sclerosis Turcot's syndrome Gorlin syundrome VHL
4
Q
what are hallmarks of pilocytic astrocytoma
A
piloid (hairy) cell
rosethal fibres
granular bodies
5
Q
what do astrocytomas eventually become
A
astrocytomas can become glioblastomas
