Wednesday 30 March 2016

The brain tumors is highly vascular in nature


Which one of the following brain tumors is highly vascular in nature? 

A. Glioblastoma 
B. Meningiomas 
C. CP angle epidermoid 
D. Pituitary adenomas

Answer. A. (Glioblastoma) 
• Both glioblastoma and meningioma are highly vascular tumors. 
• Glioblastoma is highly vascular tumor, sometimes so vascular that it resembles an

arteriovenous fistula on angiography.