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Which type of brain tumor is more common brain tumors?

Metastatic lesions (correct)

Depends on the specific cancer type

Primary brain tumors

Both types are equally common

Which of the following is NOT listed as a neurologic sign or symptom of brain tumors?

Visual impairment

Personality changes

Weight loss (correct)

Focal weakness

What are symptoms associated with leptomeningeal metastases in the brain?

fever and skin rash

Isolated cranial nerve deficits and Headache (correct)

Memory loss and confusion

Gait disturbances

Which physiological changes can result from brain tumors?

Increased intracranial pressure and cerebral edema Signup and view all the answers

What type of tumor can develop in the motor cortex of the frontal lobe?

Glioma Signup and view all the answers

Which area of the brain can be affected by a tumor that causes hemiparesis on the opposite side of the body?

Frontal lobe Signup and view all the answers

What defines the classification of brain tumors as benign?

Their non-metastatic nature Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of primary brain tumor?

Metastatic lesion Signup and view all the answers

What effect can a tumor in the pituitary gland have on bodily functions?

Inappropriate TSH release Signup and view all the answers

What is the rationale for resection of malignant gliomas even though complete removal?

To reduce intra-cranial pressure and remove necrotic tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is cornerstone of treatment for many brain tumors which decreases the incidence of recurrence of incompletely resected tumors

Radiation therapy Signup and view all the answers

What is the survival rate associated with metastatic lesions to the brain mentioned in the text?

Less than 10% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common neurologic sign or symptom associated with brain tumors?

Personality changes Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using corticosteroids such as dexamethasone in brain cancer patients?

To reduce inflammation and edema around tumors Signup and view all the answers

Which medication is commonly used to decrease the fluid content of the brain in cancer?

Mannitol Signup and view all the answers

Why are anticonvulsant medications commonly used in cancer patients experiencing neurologic deficits?

To treat and control seizures Signup and view all the answers