Neuropathology — MCQs

The most frequent cause of clinically significant subarachnoid hemorrhage is rupture of which of the following?

Which of the following central nervous system tumors can spread through cerebrospinal fluid?

What is the most common tumor of the posterior cranial fossa?

A 45-year-old man presents with weakness and wasting of the muscles of his right hand for 8 months. Physical examination shows fasciculations of the hand. The patient's speech is impaired, and 6 years later, he dies of respiratory insufficiency. Autopsy shows atrophy of ventral roots in the spinal cord. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

Neurofibrillary tangles are seen in which of the following conditions?

In Tuberous sclerosis, which of the following is NOT typically seen?

Peripheral nerve sheath tumors include all of the following except:

Spongiform changes in astrocytic tumor with neuronal loss is seen in?

All of the following tumors may be malignant except?

A 50-year-old man presents with a staggering gait and lightning pain in his hands and legs. His past medical history is significant for an aortic aneurysm and aortic insufficiency. Neurologic examination reveals impaired senses of vibration, as well as touch and pain in the lower extremities. The patient subsequently dies of pneumonia. Autopsy discloses obliterative endarteritis of meningeal blood vessels and atrophy of the posterior columns of the spinal cord. What is the appropriate diagnosis?