A 3-year-old boy is found to have spontaneous bursts of non-rhythmic conjugate eye movements in various directions, as well as hypotonia and myoclonus. Physical examination also reveals an abdominal mass. A CT scan shows a mass in the adrenal gland. Which of the following statements is false regarding the patient's condition?
AImmunohistochemical detection of chromogranin is not useful for diagnosis.
B70-80% of tumors are associated with elevated production of catecholamines.
CRearrangement or deletion of short arm of chromosome 1 is seen in 25-35% of cases.
DThe most common site of tumor is adrenal medulla.
Inability to abduct left eye with LMN fascial palsy on same side. The lesion is in
ALeft pons
BCerebellar lesions
CCP angle tumor
DRight pons
All of the following can lead to increased intracranial pressure except -
AMeningitis
BMigraine
CSubdural hemorrhage
DSubarachnoid Hemorrhage
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