Bailey And Love

Question 1

What is neurofibroma

Answer 1

Benign tumour that arise from nerve sheath.
NF 1 - Autosomal dominant
NF 2

Question 2

What are the major three types of neurofibromas

Answer 2

Cutaneous
Spinal
Plexiform

Question 3

Diagnostic criteria for NF 1

Answer 3

two or more of following

At least 6 cafe au lait macules >5mm diameter befire puberty

Six cafe au lait macules >15mm after puberty

Two or more neurofibromas of any type or one plexifor neurofibroma

Multiple freakles in axilla or inguinal regions

Bone abnormality involving eyesocket or arm/leg bones , optic glioma in brain

Two or more lisch nodules in eye

Parent ,sibling or child with NF 1

Question 4

diagnostic criteria for NF 2

Answer 4

Schwannomas on both 8th craial nerve or a parent siblingnor child with NF 2 with one vestibular schawannoma in a person less than 30 years

Or any two of,
Meningioma
Glioma
Schawannoma
Juvenile cataracts

Question 5

what is post TURP syndrome

Answer 5

Transurethral resection of protate done in BPH.
Fluid like gylcine is used to flush surgical area and keep the bladder clear during procedure.
Excess absorbtion of thus flyid cause post TURP syndrome.
Cause hyponatriemia, fluid overload , heamolysis