10 Questions
What percentage of brain tumors do metastatic tumors represent?
30%
What is the primary source of metastatic tumors that reach the CNS?
Arteries or vertebral system of veins
What is the most common type of metastatic tumor?
Carcinoma
What is a common manifestation of increased intracranial tension?
Papilloedema
What is the likely diagnosis of Hassan, the 53-year-old man?
Metastatic tumor
What is the primary location of metastatic tumors in the brain?
Cerebrum at junction of grey and white matter
What is a common source of metastatic tumors?
Both A and B
What is a local effect of intracranial tumors?
Compression of the affected site
What is a manifestation of increased intracranial tension?
All of the above
What is the primary reason for increased intracranial tension in patients with intracranial tumors?
Both A and B
Test your knowledge of the classification and pathology of nervous system tumors, and their effects on the brain. Learn about the different types of tumors and their impact on the CNS.
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