‼️Patho-CNS

Question 1

Sequelae of brain volume expansion

Answer 1

Herniation

Question 2

Formula for CPP

Answer 2

CPP = MAP - ICP

Question 3

Unilateral or assymetric expansion of the cerebral hemisphere displaces the cingulate gyrus under the falx cerebri

Answer 3

Subfalcine (cingulate) herniation

Question 4

Subfalcine herniation may lead to the compression of which artery

Answer 4

ACA

Question 5

Medial temporal lobe compressed against the free margin of the tentorium

Answer 5

Transtentorial herniation

Question 6

In transtentorial herniation, contralateral peduncle compression causing ipsilateral hemiparesis to the side of the herniating part is called

Answer 6

Kernohan’s notch

Question 7

Hemorrhagic lesions in the midbrain and pons on transtentorial herniation is called

Answer 7

Duret hemorrhages

Question 8

Life threatening herniation

Answer 8

Tonsillar herniation

Question 9

Flattened remnant of disorganized brain tissue in anencephaly is called

Answer 9

Area cerebrovasculosa

Question 10

Failure of closure of the anterior neuropore

Answer 10

Anencephaly

Question 11

Failure of closure of the posterior neuropore

Answer 11

Spina bifida

Question 12

What is Hydrocephalus ex vacuo?

Answer 12

Dilation of the ventricular system with a compensatory inc in CSF volume