Brain Tumours

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Brain Tumours given by Kismet Hossain Ibrahim on 11/9/18
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Pregunta 1

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Brain tumours can be described as supratentorial and infratentorial based on their position in relation to the [blank_start]tentorium cerebelli[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • tentorium cerebelli

Pregunta 2

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Which 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]
Respuesta
  • Craniopharyngioma

Pregunta 3

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One of the main red flags for a brain tumour is a headache which is worse [blank_start]in the morning[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • in the morning
  • at night
  • during exercise

Pregunta 4

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Whilst an intrinsic brain tumour affects the brain itself, an extrinsic brain tumour affects which of the following 2 structures?
Respuesta
  • Bone
  • Meninges
  • Spinal cord
  • Nasal cavity

Pregunta 5

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Cushing'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?
Respuesta
  • Systolic Hypertension
  • Bradycardia
  • Tachycardia
  • Decreased, Irregular Breathing
  • Hyperventilation
  • Hypotension

Pregunta 6

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A 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]
Respuesta
  • Mannitol

Pregunta 7

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A 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?
Respuesta
  • Frontal lobe
  • Parietal lobe
  • Temporal lobe
  • Occipital lobe
  • Insular lobe

Pregunta 8

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Which are the main two imaging modalities for brain tumour diagnosis?
Respuesta
  • CT
  • MRI
  • X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • PET scan
  • Angiogram

Pregunta 9

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What is the most common type of brain tumour?
Respuesta
  • Metastases from cancer process elsewhere in the body
  • Meningiomas
  • Neuroepithelial tissue cancers
  • Nerve sheath cell cancers

Pregunta 10

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Neuroepithelial tissue brain tumours can arise from any of the following cell types, however which is the most common?
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  • Astrocytes
  • Oligodendrocytes
  • Ependymal cells
  • Neuronal cells
  • Pineal cells

Pregunta 11

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There are [blank_start]4[blank_end] WHO gradings of astrocytic tumours
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  • 4
  • 3
  • 5

Pregunta 12

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The only truly benign astrocytoma is...
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  • Grade I astrocytoma
  • Grade II astrocytoma
  • Grade III astrocytoma
  • Grade IV astrocytoma

Pregunta 13

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Of all astrocytomas, which most commonly occur in children?
Respuesta
  • Grade I astrocytoma
  • Grade II astrocytoma
  • Grade III astrocytoma
  • Grade IV astrocytoma

Pregunta 14

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What is the most typical mode of treatment for a grade I astrocytoma?
Respuesta
  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiotherapy

Pregunta 15

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Low grade astrocytomas are also known as
Respuesta
  • Grade I astrocytoma
  • Grade II astrocytoma
  • Grade III astrocytoma
  • Grade IV astrocytoma

Pregunta 16

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What tends to be the main presentation of low grade astrocytomas?
Respuesta
  • Headaches
  • Seizures
  • Diplopia
  • Nausea+Vomiting

Pregunta 17

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Low grade (Grade II) astrocytomas tend to affects people [blank_start]over[blank_end] 50
Respuesta
  • over
  • under

Pregunta 18

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Low 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.
Respuesta
  • True
  • False

Pregunta 19

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Of the malignant astrocytomas, which is by far the most common?
Respuesta
  • Anaplastic Astrocytoma
  • Glioblastoma Multiforme

Pregunta 20

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Grade III Astrocytoma = [blank_start]Anaplastic Astrocytoma[blank_end] Grade IV Astrocytoma = [blank_start]Glioblastoma Multiforme[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • Glioblastoma Multiforme
  • Anaplastic Astrocytoma

Pregunta 21

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Which treatment has been proven to be most effective in treating brain tumours?
Respuesta
  • Chemotherapy alone
  • Radiotherapy alone
  • Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy Combination

Pregunta 22

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Meningiomas are the most common [blank_start]benign[blank_end] intracranial tumour. They arise from [blank_start]arachnoid[blank_end] cap cells in the meninges.
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  • arachnoid
  • dura
  • pia
  • benign
  • malignant

Pregunta 23

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There are four aggressive meningiomas. What are they?
Respuesta
  • Clear Cell Meningioma
  • Chordoid Meningioma
  • Rhabdoid Meningioma
  • Papillary Meningioma
  • Sphenoid Meningioma
  • Intraventricular Meningioma

Pregunta 24

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How are meningiomas typically managed?
Respuesta
  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiotherapy

Pregunta 25

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A nerve sheath tumour originating in the myelin producing cells of the PNS is called a [blank_start]Schwannoma[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • Schwannoma

Pregunta 26

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A [blank_start]Vestibular Schwannoma[blank_end] is a tumour of the myelin forming cells of the 8th cranial nerve (vestibulocochlear nerve).
Respuesta
  • Vestibular Schwannoma

Pregunta 27

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Vestibular Schwannomas tend to occur in patients with the condition [blank_start]Neurofibromatosis Type II[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • Neurofibromatosis Type II
  • Neurofibromatosis Type I

Pregunta 28

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The most common CNS germ cell tumour is...
Respuesta
  • Germinoma
  • Teratoma
  • Yolk sac Tumour
  • Choriocarcinoma

Pregunta 29

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There 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?
Respuesta
  • Alpha Fetoprotein (AFP)
  • Human Choriogonadotrophin (bHCG)
  • Placental Alkaline Phosphatase (pALP)
  • Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CA)
  • CA-125 Protein

Pregunta 30

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Which type of drug can be used to shrink a Prolactinoma?
Respuesta
  • Dopamine Receptor Agonist
  • Dopamine Receptor Antagonist
  • Somatostatin Analogue

Pregunta 31

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Name the dopamine receptor agonist used most frequently to shrink Prolactinomas [blank_start]Cabergoline[blank_end]
Respuesta
  • Cabergoline

Pregunta 32

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The main therapy of choice for Acromegaly is the use of [blank_start]Somatostatin[blank_end] Analogues
Respuesta
  • Somatostatin

Pregunta 33

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Which of the following is a somatostatin analogue that can be used to treat acromegaly?
Respuesta
  • Octreotide
  • Lansoprazole
  • Pramipexole
  • Metyrapone

Pregunta 34

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Tumour 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]
Respuesta
  • Germinoma
  • Choriocarcinoma
  • Yolk Sac Tumour
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