the frequency of tumors in different parts of the CNS

Topic: Behavior

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        A) Ependymoma is one of the most common tumors found in the cerebello-pontine angle.
 
        B) Pituitary adenoma is one of the most common tumors found in the corpus callosum.
 
        C) Paraganglioma is one of the most common tumors found in the conus and filum terminale.
 
        D) Pineocytoma is one of the most common tumors found in the midline sellar region.
 
        E) Acoustic neuroma is one of the most common tumors found in the midline sellar region.
 

 

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A) Ependymoma is one of the most common tumors found in the cerebello-pontine angle.

This answer is incorrect.

The statement, "Ependymoma is one of the most common tumors found in the cerebello-pontine angle." is false.
Ependymoma is one of the most common tumors found in the lateral ventricle, and is one of the most common tumors found in the conus and filum terminale.  (See References)

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B) Pituitary adenoma is one of the most common tumors found in the corpus callosum.

This answer is incorrect.

The statement, "Pituitary adenoma is one of the most common tumors found in the corpus callosum." is false.
Pituitary adenoma is one of the most common tumors found in the midline sellar region.  (See References)

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C) Paraganglioma is one of the most common tumors found in the conus and filum terminale.

This answer is correct.

The statement, "Paraganglioma is one of the most common tumors found in the conus and filum terminale." is true.
Paraganglioma is one of the most common tumors found in the conus and filum terminale.  (See References)

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D) Pineocytoma is one of the most common tumors found in the midline sellar region.

This answer is incorrect.

The statement, "Pineocytoma is one of the most common tumors found in the midline sellar region." is false.
Pineocytoma is one of the most common tumors found in the midline pineal region.  (See References)

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E) Acoustic neuroma is one of the most common tumors found in the midline sellar region.

This answer is incorrect.

The statement, "Acoustic neuroma is one of the most common tumors found in the midline sellar region." is false.
Acoustic neuroma is one of the most common tumors found in the cerebello-pontine angle.  (See References)

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References:

1. Geyers, J.D., Keating, J.M., and Potts, D.C. (2002). Neurology for the Boards, 2nd Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia.

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