Workup/Staging Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Cushing triad, and what does it represent in brain tumors?
A
HTN, bradycardia, respiratory irregularity. It represents ↑ ICP.
2
Q
With what Sx do high-grade gliomas (HGGs) most commonly present?
A
HA (especially in the morning, 50%), seizures (20%), focal neurologic dysfunction, and mental status change
3
Q
What are the common imaging characteristics of HGGs on MRI?
A
Hypodense on T1, gadolinium enhancing, T2 enhancing, and + T2 FLAIR (edema)
