(LO 035) FEBRUARY 2019 Sub. Code: 1572
M.Ch. NEURO SURGERY
THREE YEARS COURSE Final Paper IV
SIX YEARS COURSE Part III Paper II
OPERATIVE NEURO SURGERY AND RECENT ADVANCES
Q.P. Code: 181572
Time: Three Hours Maximum: 100 Marks
I. Elaborate on: x 15 30)
1. Classify craniopharyngiomas radiologically and discuss the various
approaches to surgical excision of craniopharyngioma.
2. Discuss in detail the pathogensis of split cord malformation and its
management.
II. Write notes on: (10 x 7 70)
1. Current concepts of hypothermia in managing traumatic brain injury.
2. Carpal tunnel syndrome.
3. Differences between neurofibroma and schwannoma.
4. Nascis trials.
5. Advantages of endoscopic removal over microscopic removal of
pituitary adenoma.
6. Neurocysticercosis.
7. Trigeminal neuralgia.
8. Radionecrosis. Differentiate radionecrosis from recurrence of glioma.
9. Chronic sub dural hematoma membranes.
10. Selective amygdalohippocampectomy.