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Doctors Medicines MCQs Q&A

  1. Papilledema
  2. Pyrexia
  3. Headache
  4. Vomiting
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Option 2 : Pyrexia

Concept:

  • Meningioma -> Non-malignant tumor arising from the meningitis
  • Intracranial pressure -> The pressure exerted by the CSF cerebrospinal fluid on the components inside the skull.
  • Tumor usually leads to an increased ICP.

Explanation: 

  • Some of the common manifestations of meningioma -> Headache, Blurred vision, Amnesia and Loss of senses.
  • Seizures and muscle weakness can also be seen in patients.
  • Level of consciousness is affected with an increased ICP.
  • Pyrexia -> Not expected in patients with meningioma and an increased ICP.

  • Papilledema -> Disc swelling -> Caused by increased ICP.
  • Headache -> Present in meningioma and raised ICP.
  • Vomiting -> Present in meningioma and raised ICP. 
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