NeurOnc 04

Topic: Pathology

Created on Saturday, February 14 2009 by gliageek

Last modified on Saturday, February 14 2009.

 
        A) Cerebellum
 
        B) Spinal cord
 
        C) Cerebrum
 
        D) Hypothalamus
 
        E) Brainstem
 

 

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This question was created on February 14, 2009 by gliageek.
This question was last modified on February 14, 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Cerebellum

This answer is correct.

Pilocytic astrocytomas are typically seen in the cerebellum of children  (See References)

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B) Spinal cord

This answer is incorrect.

Seen in cervical spinal cord in children and young adults  (See References)

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C) Cerebrum

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Third most common location. Usually presents in this location in young adults  (See References)

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D) Hypothalamus

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Second most common location  (See References)

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E) Brainstem

This answer is incorrect.

Occasionally encountered as an exophytic brainstem tumor, where it may be confused with schwannoma  (See References)

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References:

1. Graham, D.I., and Lantos, P.L. (2002). Greenfield's Neuropathology, 7th ed. Arnold Press, New York. (ISBN:0340742313)

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