Headache (brain tumor)

Headache (brain tumor)

1. Double vision

   • It occurs when a person sees a double image where there should only be one. The two images can be side by side, on top of one another, or both
   • Causes
     • Cornea Problems, lens problems, nerve problems, brain problems and Eye Muscle Problems.

2. Classification of Headaches

3. Papilledema

   • Swelling of the optic nerve as it enters the back of the eye due to raised ICP which restrict venous drainage causing edema.
   • Causes
     • brain tumors, brain infections, increase pressure.

4. Eye movements

5. Visual pathway

6. Brain tumors overview

   • classified histogenetically
   • classified topographically
   • Etiology
     • Hereditary syndromes like Neurofibromatosis type 2, Neurofibromatosis type 1, von Hippel–Lindau syndrome, Li-Fraumeni syndrome & Tuberous sclerosis.
   • Metastatic Brain Tumors
     • Lung, breast, skin, colon & kidney.
       • About 85% in the cerebrum (Adults) and 15% in the cerebellum (children)
     • Investigations
     • Management
       • Surgery, Radiation therapy, Chemotherapy, Steroids, Anticonvulsants, Shunt for hydrocephalus.

7. Glioblastoma multiforme

   • Gross & Histology

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