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What percentage of all cancer deaths is attributed to primary malignant brain tumors?
What percentage of all cancer deaths is attributed to primary malignant brain tumors?
Which types of primary CNS tumors are the most common?
Which types of primary CNS tumors are the most common?
Which type of tumor has been known to increase mortality specifically in children?
Which type of tumor has been known to increase mortality specifically in children?
What is one characteristic of headaches associated with brain tumors?
What is one characteristic of headaches associated with brain tumors?
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Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of brain tumors?
Which of the following is NOT a clinical manifestation of brain tumors?
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Which common source of metastasis to the brain is ranked third?
Which common source of metastasis to the brain is ranked third?
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The primary reason for low mortality from primary malignant brain tumors is their:
The primary reason for low mortality from primary malignant brain tumors is their:
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What characterizes seizures caused by tumors in the cerebral cortex?
What characterizes seizures caused by tumors in the cerebral cortex?
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Which of the following clinical manifestations is particularly linked to the tumor's involvement in the pineal gland?
Which of the following clinical manifestations is particularly linked to the tumor's involvement in the pineal gland?
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What leads to increased intracranial pressure in the context of brain tumors?
What leads to increased intracranial pressure in the context of brain tumors?
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What is a common characteristic of metastatic tumors compared to primary tumors?
What is a common characteristic of metastatic tumors compared to primary tumors?
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What is a common symptom associated with increased intracranial pressure?
What is a common symptom associated with increased intracranial pressure?
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What is the most common CNS primary malignancy?
What is the most common CNS primary malignancy?
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How does the growth pattern of medulloblastoma typically behave?
How does the growth pattern of medulloblastoma typically behave?
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At what location do ependymomas commonly arise in children?
At what location do ependymomas commonly arise in children?
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What is the characteristic histological appearance for oligodendrogliomas?
What is the characteristic histological appearance for oligodendrogliomas?
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Which tumor type is associated with a higher occurrence in males than females?
Which tumor type is associated with a higher occurrence in males than females?
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What symptom is commonly associated with Schwannoma due to its frequent involvement with CN VIII?
What symptom is commonly associated with Schwannoma due to its frequent involvement with CN VIII?
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Which grading indicates a glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive form of astrocytoma?
Which grading indicates a glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive form of astrocytoma?
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What is a common complication associated with ependymomas in the fourth ventricle?
What is a common complication associated with ependymomas in the fourth ventricle?
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Study Notes
Brain and Spinal Cord Tumors
- Half of all brain and spinal cord tumors are metastatic, originating from other parts of the body (e.g., breast, lungs), while the remaining are primary. Bone is the third most common site for metastasis.
- Primary central nervous system (CNS) tumors are the most frequent. Meningiomas and glioblastomas multiforme are common.
- Meningiomas are among the most common primary tumors within the meninges (membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord).
- Glioblastoma multiforme are highly malignant (aggressive).
- Approximately 2-3% of cancer deaths are associated with primary malignant tumors.
- Common primary brain tumors in children include medulloblastomas.
Clinical Manifestations
- Common symptoms include headaches, often worse at night and early morning, and seizures. Headache intensity may fluctuate, with periods of increased or decreased pressure.
- Headaches are often unresponsive to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
- Seizures may be associated with tremors, depending on the tumor location.
- Mental changes like memory loss and difficulty concentrating may occur, particularly in areas such as the pineal gland. Symptoms are often associated with increased intracranial pressure resulting from space-occupying lesions, obstruction of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) flow, or edema surrounding the tumor.
Tumor Characteristics
- Primary CNS tumors are frequently poorly circumscribed, meaning they don't have definitive boundaries with surrounding tissues.
- Generally, metastatic tumors are encapsulated or well-circumscribed.
- Primary brain tumors tend to stay within the cranial cavity, but some metastatic cancers may spread to the brain.
Types of Brain Tumors
- Tumors are categorized based on their embryological origin (the source of cells from which they develop).
- Neural tube tumors, such as astrocytomas, glioblastomas, medulloblastomas, and oligodendroblastomas, are common.
- Neural crest tumors include meningiomas and schwannomas.
- Ectoderm and mesoderm tumors are also observed.
- Brain tumors are often classified based on anatomical location, and common locations include the falx cerebri and tentorium cerebelli. Posterior fossa tumors are often seen in children; anterior fossa tumors are more common in adults.
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This quiz covers key aspects of brain and spinal cord tumors, including their types, origins, and the symptoms they manifest. Learn about primary tumors such as meningiomas and glioblastomas, as well as common clinical manifestations like headaches and seizures.
