DNB June 2011 – MCQ 35
Most common site of brain metastasis?
A. Brainstem
B. Cerebellum
C. Cerebral hemispheres
D. Thalamus
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answer is c ;cerebral hemispheres
reference ;internet
Brain Metastasis Clinical Presentation
Approximately 60% of patients with brain metastases have subacute symptoms. Symptoms are usually related to the location of the tumor. About 85% of the lesions are in the cerebrum, 15% are in the cerebellum, and 5% are in the brainstem. Morning headache with nausea and vomiting together with papilledema are suggestive of intracranial hypertension. Features such as headache, nuchal rigidity and photophobia indicate meninges involvement. The timing of the onset of these symptoms is subacute rather than acute.