Pathology of the ventricles, choroid plexus and CSF

Question 1

what different types of tumours can affect the ventricles and choroid plexus

Answer 1

colloid cyst, ependymomas, choroid plexus tumours

Question 2

what is an ependymoma

Answer 2

tumour arising from the ependymal cells lining the ventricles

Question 3

what is a ventricular haemorrhage

Answer 3

accumulation of blood in the ventricles

Question 4

what is the difference between an epidural and subdural hematoma

Answer 4

epidural = arterial bleed between the skull and dura
subdural = venous bleed between the dura and arachnoid

Question 5

what is hydrocephalus

Answer 5

accumulation of CSF in the ventricular system or around the brain, either due to obstruction or over production

Question 6

what happens subsequently to hydrocephalus

Answer 6

enlargement of one or more of the ventricles and increased intracranial pressure

Question 7

what are the symptoms associated with idiopathic intracranial hypertension/pseudotumor cerebri

Answer 7

headache, visual disturbances

Question 8

what is papilloedema

Answer 8

optic disc swelling due to increased intracranial pressure transmitted to the subarachnoid space surrounding the optic nerve

Question 9

what are some of the visual symptoms associated with papilloedema

Answer 9

enlarged blind spot, blurring of vision, visual obscuration and loss of vision