Notes in 02_Brain Tumours

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Published	02/10/2024	Primary Intracranial Neoplasms are graded according to {{c1::histological features (e.g. cellular atypia, mitotic activity, vascular proliferatio…
Published	02/10/2024	Common Sites of Secondary Intracranial Neoplasms {{c1::Breast}} {{c1::Lung}} {{c1::Kidney}} {{c1::Colon}} {{c1::Melanoma}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Astrocytoma}} {{c1::Low grade tumour (glial origin)}} {{c1::Bland cells on microscopy}} {{c1::Grows very slowly}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Glioblastoma multiforme}} {{c1::High grade atypical tumour with necrosis (glial origin)}} {{c1::Grows very quickly}} {{c1::Most …
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Meningioma}} {{c1::Benign tumour}} {{c1::Arising from dura mater of the meninges}} {{c1::Compression symptoms (i.e. raised ICP)}…
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Schwannoma}} {{c1::Nerve sheath tumour}}{{c1::Unilateral hearing loss}} {{c1::Tinnitus}} {{c1::Balance issues}}
Published	02/10/2024	Presentation of {{c2::Pituitary Adenoma}} {{c1::Visual problems (i.e. bitemporal hemianopia)}} {{c1::Endocrine dysfunction (e.g. hypopituitarism, acro…
Published	02/10/2024	First-line Diagnosis of Brain tumours is {{c1::CT head +/- contrast}}
Published	02/10/2024	Indications for doing CT scan before Lumbar Puncture {{c1::Focal neurological deficit (not including CN palsies)}} {{c1::New-onset seizures}} {{c…
Published	02/10/2024	Definitely do NOT perform a {{c1::lumbar puncture}} when there are symptoms to suggest an intracranial mass lesion
Published	02/10/2024	The most common primary brain tumour in Children is {{c1::Pilocytic Astrocytoma}}
Published	02/10/2024	The most common primary brain tumour in Adults is {{c1::Glioblastoma multiforme}}
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