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What is the most common type of glioma?

  • Meningiomas
  • Ependymomas
  • Oligodendrogliomas
  • Astrocytomas (correct)

    • Where do 70% of childhood CNS tumors tend to arise?

  • Frontal lobe
  • Posterior fossa (correct)
  • Medulla
  • Above the tentorium cerebelli

    • What percentage of brain tumors are primary tumors?

  • 30 - 40%
  • 20%
  • 10 - 17%
  • 50 – 75% (correct)

    • What can slow-growing, well-differentiated brain tumors in the brain cause?

    <p>Serious problems due to compression or destruction of critical brain areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is anaplasia in the context of brain tumors?

    <p>Abnormal cellular morphology and increased mitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grade of astrocytoma is commonly found in children and young adults?

    <p>Grade I</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mutation associated with Grade II & III astrocytomas?

    <p>PTEN inactivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of astrocytoma has the worst prognosis?

    <p>Grade IV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common signs and symptoms of astrocytomas?

    <p>Headache, nausea, vomiting, focal changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the median survival rate for Grade II astrocytomas?

    <p>5–6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging method is considered the best for diagnosing astrocytomas?

    <p>MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are common treatments for astrocytomas?

    <p>Radiation, chemotherapy, surgery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are signs/symptoms of increased intracranial pressure?

    <p>Headaches (especially if more severe in the morning), vomiting (more likely in the morning), blurred and/or double vision</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are worse prognostic factors associated with astrocytomas?

    <p>Infiltration of normal tissue, hemorrhage and necrosis, rapid cell division</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve palsy is commonly associated with astrocytomas?

    <p>6th cranial nerve palsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common age range for oligodendrogliomas?

    <p>40s and 50s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene mutation is commonly associated with oligodendrogliomas?

    <p>IDH gene mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do ependymomas frequently block in kids?

    <p>Spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common pathological finding in meningiomas?

    <p>&quot;Sheet-like&quot; spreading through the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does medulloblastoma occur?

    <p>&quot;Cerebellum&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    "Brain metastases" are often found on/in which part of the brain?

    <p>Meninges</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which primary site is among the five most common sites that metastasize to the brain?

    <p>Lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common feature of ependymomas in adults?

    <p>Often found in the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of meningiomas?

    <p>Slow growth rate during pregnancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical prognosis for medulloblastomas?

    <p>Good due to responsiveness to radiation therapy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are typical signs and symptoms of ependymomas if in the cranium?

    <p>Seizures and increased intracranial pressure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical location for childhood CNS tumors?

    <p>In the posterior fossa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of slow-growing, well-differentiated brain tumors?

    <p>Compression or destruction of critical brain areas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical epidemiology for intracranial tumors?

    <p>10 - 17 per 100,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of brain tumor is among the deadliest of cancers?

    <p>Aggressive, poorly differentiated brain tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is anaplasia in the context of brain tumors?

    <p>Abnormal cellular morphology and increased mitosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mutation associated with Grade II & III astrocytomas?

    <p>PTEN inactivation leading to excessive PI3K pathway signaling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common age range for oligodendrogliomas?

    <p>30-50 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does medulloblastoma occur?

    <p>Cerebellum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are typical signs and symptoms of astrocytomas?

    <p>Headache (worse in morning), nausea, vomiting, focal changes caused by invasion/damage of normal brain tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gene mutation is commonly associated with oligodendrogliomas?

    <p>IDH mutations producing 2-hydroxyglutarate that dysregulates epigenetic signaling in glial cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can slow-growing, well-differentiated brain tumors cause?

    <p>Optic nerve atrophy due to papilledema and 6th cranial nerve palsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the median survival rate for Grade II astrocytomas?

    <p>5-6 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of brain tumors are primary tumors?

    <p>80%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cranial nerve palsy is commonly associated with astrocytomas?

    <p>6th cranial nerve palsy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of meningiomas?

    <p>Well-differentiated and relatively easy to separate from surrounding normal brain tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which imaging method is considered the best for diagnosing astrocytomas?

    <p>MRI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common genetic mutation associated with oligodendrogliomas?

    <p>IDH mutations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are ependymomas often found in adults?

    <p>In the spinal cord</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common pathological finding in meningiomas?

    <p>Extension into the overlying bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common primary site that metastasizes to the brain?

    <p>Lung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic feature of medulloblastomas?

    <p>&quot;Primitive-looking&quot; cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common location for meningiomas?

    <p>On the external surfaces of the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical prognosis for meningiomas?

    <p>Tends to be good as they grow slowly and do not usually invade adjacent tissue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common consequence of ependymomas blocking the central canal or being near the 4th ventricle in kids?

    <p>Elevated intracranial pressure (hydrocephalus)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a typical location for medulloblastomas?

    <p>Near the 4th ventricle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Glioma Types and Characteristics

    • The most common type of glioma is astrocytoma.
    • 70% of childhood CNS tumors tend to arise in the cerebellum.

    Astrocytomas

    • Slow-growing, well-differentiated brain tumors can cause seizures and increased intracranial pressure.
    • Anaplasia in the context of brain tumors refers to a loss of cellular differentiation.
    • Grade I astrocytoma is commonly found in children and young adults.
    • A common mutation associated with Grade II & III astrocytomas is IDH1/2.
    • Glioblastoma (Grade IV) has the worst prognosis among astrocytomas.
    • Common signs and symptoms of astrocytomas include seizures, headaches, and changes in mental status.
    • The median survival rate for Grade II astrocytomas is 7-10 years.
    • MRI is considered the best imaging method for diagnosing astrocytomas.
    • Common treatments for astrocytomas include surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.

    Increased Intracranial Pressure

    • Signs and symptoms of increased intracranial pressure include headache, vomiting, and changes in mental status.

    Prognostic Factors

    • Worse prognostic factors associated with astrocytomas include age, tumor location, and tumor grade.
    • Cranial nerve palsy, particularly VI, is commonly associated with astrocytomas.

    Oligodendrogliomas

    • The most common age range for oligodendrogliomas is 40-50 years.
    • A common genetic mutation associated with oligodendrogliomas is 1p/19q deletion.

    Ependymomas

    • Ependymomas frequently block the fourth ventricle and central canal in kids.
    • In adults, ependymomas are often found in the spinal cord.
    • Common signs and symptoms of ependymomas in the cranium include headache, vomiting, and seizures.

    Meningiomas

    • A common pathological finding in meningiomas is the presence of psammoma bodies.
    • Meningiomas are commonly located in the dura mater.
    • A common characteristic of meningiomas is that they are typically slow-growing and benign.
    • The typical prognosis for meningiomas is good, with a 5-year survival rate of 95%.

    Medulloblastomas

    • Medulloblastomas occur in the cerebellum.
    • The typical prognosis for medulloblastomas is poor, with a 5-year survival rate of 50-60%.
    • A characteristic feature of medulloblastomas is their rapid growth and high aggressiveness.

    Brain Metastases

    • Brain metastases are often found in the cerebral cortex.
    • The primary site that most commonly metastasizes to the brain is the lung.

    General Brain Tumor Facts

    • 80% of brain tumors are primary tumors.
    • The typical epidemiology for intracranial tumors is that they are more common in adults than in children.
    • Glioblastoma is among the deadliest of cancers.
    • Slow-growing, well-differentiated brain tumors can cause seizures and increased intracranial pressure.

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