Astrocytoma - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

statements about cerebellar astrocytomas - correct answerA - They typically arise from the lateral cerebellum B - Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma is the most common form of cerebellar astrocytoma C - Children with von Hippel-Lindau Disease have an increased incidence of cerebellar hemangioblastomas D - Complete surgical resection is associated with improved outcomes and cures in most patients Which of the following tests is best suited for determining degree and nature of cognitive im...

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a 13 year old developed a subdural hematoma after being hit in the head by a golf ball during a tournament and will be taken to surgery. which information answers the parents questions about surgery - ️️the bleeding above the surface of the brain is squeezing the brain and causing it to function poorly. it can damage the brain unless surgery is done to remove the blood clot and relieve the pressure an elderly male with long term alcohol abuse falls and experiences a hematoma between the dur...

EEG Registry BOARD Prep Questions 2024 A common seizure pattern in neonates is: a. generalized spike and wave b. rhythmic focal activity c. beta-delta complexes d. burst suppression A family history of epilepsy is especially important to determine the diagnosis of: a. complex partial seizures b. pseudo-seizures c. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome d. classic absence seizures A malignant tumor primarily seen in children may be: a. pituitary tumor b. medulloblastoma c. acoustic neuroma d. astro...

ALU 301 Question and answers 100% correct 2024 What is the most frequent childhood malignancy? - correct answer Acute leukemia. It is followed by brain tumors, lymphomas and neuroblastomas. Brain Tumors - correct answer The 2nd most frequent malignancy in children and adolescents. 45% mortality rate; highest morbidity of any childhood cancer. Astrocytoma - correct answer Most common pediatric brain lesion. It is located in the brain hemispheric area. Survival rates can approach 90% i...

CMT Exam/Eval Questions What 9 specific health history factors should be obtained prior to an initial screening of a child w/CMT? - 1) age at initial onset 2) age at onset of symptoms 3) pregnancy hx including mom's sense of baby being "stuck" last 6 weeks 4) delivery hx including birth presentation or multiple births 5) use of assistance during delivery 6) head posture/preference and changes in head/face 7) family hx of torticullis or other congenital/developmental conditions 8)...

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Juvenile cancer - ANSWER-2nd leading cause of death among children age 1-14 Acute Leukemia most common Brain Tumors - ANSWER-The 2nd most frequent malignancy in children and adolescents (45% mortality). highest morbidity of any childhood cancer. Typically a solid tumor. Symptoms include headache, vomiting, swelling in eye, seizures, paralysis of cranial nerves, balance or weakness issues. Often diagnosed later so advanced by the time they are treated. Astrocytoma - ANSWER-Most common pedi...

What is the most frequent childhood malignancy? - ANSWER-Acute leukemia. It is followed by brain tumors, lymphomas and neuroblastomas. Juvenile cancer - ANSWER-2nd leading cause of death among children age 1-14 Acute Leukemia most common Brain Tumors - ANSWER-The 2nd most frequent malignancy in children and adolescents (45% mortality). highest morbidity of any childhood cancer. Typically a solid tumor. Symptoms include headache, vomiting, swelling in eye, seizures, paralysis of cranial ne...

NCMP Exam 1 With Correct Questions And Answers 2024 How do you determine the prognosis of the pt (neoplasms) - correct ng (size) grading Survival rates of astrocytoma - correct answer.VERY LOW: 90 day survival rate after dx if not treated treatment may buy a year 5-yr survival is <3% key - hemorrhage in the astrocytoma most common primary CNS tumor butterfly pattern across corpus callosum CNS lymphoma long term survival rate - correct good (XRT, chemo) heada...