Medulloblastoma Flashcards

(7 cards)

1
Q

Medulloblastoma located in ?

A

Cerebellar tumor

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2
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symptoms

A

ATAXIA + increase ICP signs + Hydrocephalus

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3
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increase ICP sign

A

( headache,nausea,vomiting,papilledema)

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4
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why hydrocephalus develops ?

A

due to obstructed 4th ventricle
-accumulation of CSF

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5
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Diagnosis

A

Brain MRI

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6
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Treatment

A

Surgical Removal +Adjuvant Chemoradiotherapy(after surgery
to prevent secondary tumor )

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7
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alpha feto protein is tumor marker for ?

A

OVARian cancer
hepatoblastoma

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