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Brain Tumours
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1Brain tumours can be described as supratentorial and infratentorial based on their position in relation to the [blank_start]tentorium cerebelli[blank_end]
- Atentorium cerebelli
2Which benign brain tumour of the pituitary gland is known to cause bitemporal hemianopia in children due to compression of the optic chiasm?
[blank_start]Craniopharyngioma[blank_end]- ACraniopharyngioma
3One of the main red flags for a brain tumour is a headache which is worse [blank_start]in the morning[blank_end]
- Ain the morning
- Bat night
- Cduring exercise
4Whilst an intrinsic brain tumour affects the brain itself, an extrinsic brain tumour affects which of the following 2 structures?
- ABone
- BMeninges
- CSpinal cord
- DNasal cavity
5Cushing's triad is a series of signs/symptoms that are indicative of possible impending fatal herniation of the brain.
What are the constituents of this triad?- ASystolic Hypertension
- BBradycardia
- CTachycardia
- DDecreased, Irregular Breathing
- EHyperventilation
- FHypotension
6A patient showing signs of Cushing's triad should be immediately rushed to surgery for decompression. Which diuretic drug should be given in the meantime to ensure they don't pass away before reaching theatre?
[blank_start]Mannitol[blank_end]- AMannitol
7A patient with a known brain tumour is unable to perform three separate motor functions in a row (such as rock, paper, scissors). It is likely their tumour is affecting which part of the brain?
- AFrontal lobe
- BParietal lobe
- CTemporal lobe
- DOccipital lobe
- EInsular lobe
8Which are the main two imaging modalities for brain tumour diagnosis?
- ACT
- BMRI
- CX-ray
- DUltrasound
- EPET scan
- FAngiogram
9What is the most common type of brain tumour?
- AMetastases from cancer process elsewhere in the body
- BMeningiomas
- CNeuroepithelial tissue cancers
- DNerve sheath cell cancers
10Neuroepithelial tissue brain tumours can arise from any of the following cell types, however which is the most common?
- AAstrocytes
- BOligodendrocytes
- CEpendymal cells
- DNeuronal cells
- EPineal cells
11There are [blank_start]4[blank_end] WHO gradings of astrocytic tumours
- A4
- B3
- C5
12The only truly benign astrocytoma is...
- AGrade I astrocytoma
- BGrade II astrocytoma
- CGrade III astrocytoma
- DGrade IV astrocytoma
13Of all astrocytomas, which most commonly occur in children?
- AGrade I astrocytoma
- BGrade II astrocytoma
- CGrade III astrocytoma
- DGrade IV astrocytoma
14What is the most typical mode of treatment for a grade I astrocytoma?
- ASurgery
- BChemotherapy
- CRadiotherapy
15Low grade astrocytomas are also known as
- AGrade I astrocytoma
- BGrade II astrocytoma
- CGrade III astrocytoma
- DGrade IV astrocytoma
16What tends to be the main presentation of low grade astrocytomas?
- AHeadaches
- BSeizures
- CDiplopia
- DNausea+Vomiting
17Low grade (Grade II) astrocytomas tend to affects people [blank_start]over[blank_end] 50
- Aover
- Bunder
18Low grade astrocytomas don't tend to differentiate into higher grade tumours (Grade III/IV) and therefore surgery is not recommended. Instead, serial imaging and potential chemo/radiotherapy is the mainstay of treatment.
- AVerdadeiro
- BFalso
19Of the malignant astrocytomas, which is by far the most common?
- AAnaplastic Astrocytoma
- BGlioblastoma Multiforme
20Grade III Astrocytoma = [blank_start]Anaplastic Astrocytoma[blank_end]
Grade IV Astrocytoma = [blank_start]Glioblastoma Multiforme[blank_end]- AGlioblastoma Multiforme
- BAnaplastic Astrocytoma
21Which treatment has been proven to be most effective in treating brain tumours?
- AChemotherapy alone
- BRadiotherapy alone
- CChemotherapy and Radiotherapy Combination
22Meningiomas are the most common [blank_start]benign[blank_end] intracranial tumour. They arise from [blank_start]arachnoid[blank_end] cap cells in the meninges.
- Aarachnoid
- Bdura
- Cpia
- Dbenign
- Emalignant
23There are four aggressive meningiomas. What are they?
- AClear Cell Meningioma
- BChordoid Meningioma
- CRhabdoid Meningioma
- DPapillary Meningioma
- ESphenoid Meningioma
- FIntraventricular Meningioma
24How are meningiomas typically managed?
- ASurgery
- BChemotherapy
- CRadiotherapy
25A nerve sheath tumour originating in the myelin producing cells of the PNS is called a [blank_start]Schwannoma[blank_end]
- ASchwannoma
26A [blank_start]Vestibular Schwannoma[blank_end] is a tumour of the myelin forming cells of the 8th cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve).
- AVestibular Schwannoma
27Vestibular Schwannomas tend to occur in patients with the condition [blank_start]Neurofibromatosis Type II[blank_end]
- ANeurofibromatosis Type II
- BNeurofibromatosis Type I
28The most common CNS germ cell tumour is...
- AGerminoma
- BTeratoma
- CYolk sac Tumour
- DChoriocarcinoma
29There are 3 main tumour markers for germ cell tumours. Therefore, in a child with a midline brain tumour which 3 markers should be tested for?
- AAlpha Fetoprotein (AFP)
- BHuman Choriogonadotrophin (bHCG)
- CPlacental Alkaline Phosphatase (pALP)
- DCarcinoembryonic Antigen (CA)
- ECA-125 Protein
30Which type of drug can be used to shrink a Prolactinoma?
- ADopamine Receptor Agonist
- BDopamine Receptor Antagonist
- CSomatostatin Analogue
31Name the dopamine receptor agonist used most frequently to shrink Prolactinomas
[blank_start]Cabergoline[blank_end]- ACabergoline
32The main therapy of choice for Acromegaly is the use of [blank_start]Somatostatin[blank_end] Analogues
- ASomatostatin
33Which of the following is a somatostatin analogue that can be used to treat acromegaly?
- AOctreotide
- BLansoprazole
- CPramipexole
- DMetyrapone
34Tumour markers in germ cell tumours:
AFP present = [blank_start]Yolk Sac Tumour[blank_end]
Beta-hCG present = [blank_start]Choriocarcinoma[blank_end]
PLAP present = [blank_start]Germinoma[blank_end]- AGerminoma
- BChoriocarcinoma
- CYolk Sac Tumour
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- Brain Tumours given by Kismet Hossain Ibrahim on 11/9/18
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- Matthew Coulson
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