FrontalCortex, Inc. is a non-profit corporation dedicated to neurology education.

Neurocutaneous 01

Topic: Pathology

Created on Saturday, February 7 2009 by gliageek

Last modified on Saturday, February 7 2009.


Courtesy of Dr. Mark Cohen

Which of the following neurocutaneous syndromes is most closely associated with this neoplasm?

 
        A) Tuberous Sclerosis
 
        B) Neurofibromatosis, type 2
 
        C) Von Hippel-Lindau disease
 
        D) Neurofibromatosis, type 1
 
        E) Sturge-Weber disease
 

 


Back to the question = Go back to the top of the page.
See another question like this one = Reload a different version of this question ().
Click here for a random question = Load a random question from the database.
Clone this question = Use this question as a template to create a totally NEW question.
Rate this question = Enter detailed rating for this question!
Average user rating for this question = 5 = How users like you have rated this question.
This question was created on February 07, 2009 by gliageek.
This question was last modified on February 07, 2009.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS




A) Tuberous Sclerosis

This answer is incorrect.


TS is characterised by multiple hamartomatous lesions both within and outside of the nervous system. The optic nerve is generally spared.  (See References)

Back to the questionSee another question like this oneClick here for a random questionClone this question Rate this questionAverage user rating for this question = 5
Please log in if you want to rate questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




B) Neurofibromatosis, type 2

This answer is incorrect.


NF2 is characterised by multiple schwannomas and meningiomas. Though NF2 may develop meningiomas involving the optic nerve, this is not particularly characteristic of the syndrome.  (See References)

Back to the questionSee another question like this oneClick here for a random questionClone this question Rate this questionAverage user rating for this question = 5
Please log in if you want to rate questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




C) von Hippel-Lindau disease

This answer is incorrect.


VHL is characterised by multiple hemangioblastomas involving the nervous system. These have been reported to involve the optic nerve, but are quite rare.  (See References)

Back to the questionSee another question like this oneClick here for a random questionClone this question Rate this questionAverage user rating for this question = 5
Please log in if you want to rate questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




D) Neurofibromatosis, type 1

This answer is correct.


Although often referred to as "peripheral neurofibromatosis", children with neurofibromatosis type 1 often present with pilocytic astrocytomas of the optic nerve, which may be bilateral.  (See References)

Back to the questionSee another question like this oneClick here for a random questionClone this question Rate this questionAverage user rating for this question = 5
Please log in if you want to rate questions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




E) Sturge-Weber disease

This answer is incorrect.


SWD is characterised by angiomatous vascular proliferation involving the meninges with accompanying cortical calcification. Involvement of the optic nerve is uncommon & would not lead to its expansion.  (See References)

Back to the questionSee another question like this oneClick here for a random questionClone this question Rate this questionAverage user rating for this question = 5
Please log in if you want to rate questions.

 

 

 

 

References:

1. Prayson, R.A., and Goldblum, J.R. (Eds.) (2005). Neuropathology. Elsevier Churchill Livingstone, Philadelphia. (ISBN:0443066582)Advertising:
2. Listernick, R., Ferner, R.E., Liu, G.T., and Gutmann, D.H. (2007). "Optic pathway gliomas in neurofibromatosis-1: controversies and recommendations." Ann Neurol, 61(3) 189-98. (PMID:17387725)
Back to the questionSee another question like this oneClick here for a random questionClone this question Rate this questionAverage user rating for this question = 5
Please log in if you want to rate questions.

 

FrontalCortex.com -- Neurology Review Questions -- Neurology Boards -- Board Review -- Residency Inservice Training Exam -- RITE Exam Review
pathology
Neurocutaneous 01
Question ID: 020709186
Question written by gliageek. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 02/07/2009
Modified: 02/07/2009
Estimated Permutations: 120

User Comments About This Question:

0 user entries
Please log in if you'd like to add a comment.