2024 RCSI Brain Tumours Undergraduate PDF

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RCSI Medical University of Bahrain

2024

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This RCSI document covers brain tumours, including their classification, biological behaviours, causes, consequences, and discussion of hydrocephalus. It's a pathology lecture from November 2024.

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RCSI Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Coláiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn Brain Tumours Class Year 2 Course Pathology Lecturer Professor Paul Murray Date November 2024 LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss the basis for the classification of brain tumours and understand their varied...

RCSI Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland Coláiste Ríoga na Máinleá in Éirinn Brain Tumours Class Year 2 Course Pathology Lecturer Professor Paul Murray Date November 2024 LEARNING OUTCOMES Discuss the basis for the classification of brain tumours and understand their varied biological behaviours. Explain how brain tumours differ biologically from other tumours in the body Explain the causes and consequences of localised and generalised cerebral oedema Explain the consequences of raised intracranial pressure Describe the pathophysiology of abnormal water accumulation in the brain Discuss hydrocephalus BRAIN TUMOURS 2% all cancers 20% of cancers

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