FINAL EXAM NATIONAL BOARD OF EXAMINATIONS
JUNE 2018

POSSESSION/USE OF CELL PHONES OR ANY SUCH ELECTRONIC GADGETS IS NOT PERMITTED INSIDE THE EXAMINATION HALL.
NEURO SURGERY
PAPER-II
NS/J/18/21/II
Time: 3 hours
Max. Marks:100
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Attempt all questions in order.
Each question carries 10 marks.
Read the question carefully and answer to the point neatly and legibly.
Do not leave any blank pages between two answers.
Indicate the question number correctly for the answer in the margin space
Answer all the parts of a single question together.
Start the answer to a question on a fresh page or leave adequate space between two answers.
Draw table/diagrams/flowcharts wherever appropriate.
Write short notes on:
1. Spinal AVM:
Classification
Clinical presentations
Angiographic findings

2. Vain of Galen aneurysm:
Classification
Presentations
Treatment options based on classification

3. Dural AV Fistula:
Classification
How to suspect
Angiographic findings
Treatment options

4. Split cord malformation:
Embryological basis
Complex spina bifida
Neuro orthopedic syndrome
Treatment

5. Atlanto axial dislocation:
Syndromic types
Flow chart of management
5+5
6. Spinal injuries:
Types of subaxial spinal injuries
Physiological loading basis of injuries
Surgical options

7. Congenital malformative tumours of CNS:
Name the tumours
Radiological findings
2+8
8. Hydrocephalus in infant:
Etiology
Clinical presentations
Treatment options


9. Horner's syndrome:
Clinical findings
Causes
Diagnostic approach

10. Cervical disc prolapse at C4/5 Level:
Causes
Clinical presentation
MRI findings
Treatment