D:-Low lying torcula
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-Which of the following statement is FALSE regarding Chiair 1 malformation?
A:-refers to caudal displacement of cerebellar tonsils 5 mm or more below the foramen magnum
B:-hydrocephalus is uncommon
C:-syringomyelia is common
D:-may be associated with an occipital encephalocele
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Which of the following tracts in the spinal cord has a somatotopic organization with the sacral fibres arranged
medially and cervical fibres laterally?
A:-Lateral corticospinal tract
-Spinothalamic tract
C:-Posterior column
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-Corticosteroids are effective in the treatment of
A:-Cytotoxic edema
B:-Vasogenic edema
C:-Interstitial edema
D:-Osmotic edema
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Which of the following is the most common functioning pituitary adenoma?
A:-Prolactinoma
-Growth hormone adenoma
C:-Corticotroph adenoma
D:-TSH adenoma
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding primary CNS lymphomas?
A:-vast majority are B cell lymphomas
B:-the detection of Epstein Barr virus in CSF is highly specific diagnostic marker for AIDS related primary CNS
lymphoma
C:-steroids are better avoided before taking the biopsy
D:-magnetic resonance spectroscopy shows low lipid levels
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-Normal intracranial pressure in adults is
A:-1-7 mm Hg
B:-7-15 mm Hg
C:-15-25 mm Hg
D:-20-30 mm Hg
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-Which of the following pineal region tumours show elevated levels of B HCG in CSF?
A:-Germinoma
B:-Yolk sac carcinoma
C:-Immature teratoma
D:-Embryonal carcinoma
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question36:-Most common primary malignant tumour in pediatric age group is
A:-Astrocytoma
B:-Ependymoma
C:-Medulloblastoma
D:-Choroid plexus carcinoma
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-At what level does the spinal cord end in adults?
A:-Lower border of D12
B:-Lower border of L1
C:-Lower border of L2
D:-Lower border of L3
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Hook effect is