FEBRUARY – 2009

[KU 036] Sub. Code: 1581

M.CH DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
(Higher Specialities)
(Revised Regulations for 3 years course)
Branch II – Neuro Surgery
Paper I – NEURO BASIC SCIENCES
Q.P. Code: 171581
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

Draw suitable diagrams wherever necessary.
I. Essays: 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
1. Describe the Neuroanatomy of cerebral cisterns and surgical
importance of sylvan fissure.
2. Classification of Astrocytoma – Discuss.

II. Write short notes on: 10 X 6 = 60 Marks

1. Neuro transmitters.
2. Terratogenicity of antiepileptics.
3. Cortical Blindness.
4. Dorsal root entry zone and its importance.
5. Afferent and efferent connections of cerebellum.
6. Secretion of CSF.
7. Embryology of vertebral body.
8. Calcium antagonists in vasospasm.
9. Anatomical landmarks of skull and their use in Neurosurgery.
10. Central pontine and extra pontine myeliuosis.
 FEBRUARY – 2009
[KU 037] Sub. Code: 1582
M.CH DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
(Higher Specialities)
(Revised Regulations for 3 years course)
Branch II – Neuro Surgery
Paper II – CLINICAL NEUROLOGY AND NEURO RADIOLOGY
Q.P. Code: 171582
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS

Draw suitable diagrams wherever necessary.
I. Essays: 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
1. Describe anatomy of tentorial incisura and clinical features of central
and lateral herniation.
2. Trace the optic pathways and different types of visual defect on
lesions at various planes.

II. Write short notes on: 10 X 6 = 60 Marks

1. Functional MRI.
2. Cauda/conus syndrome.
3. MR Spectroscopy.
4. Cerebellar signs.
5. Type of Diabetes incipidus and management.
6. Radiological difference between Extradural/Intradural/Intramedullary
compression.
7. Neuro cutaneous markers and clinical importance.
8. Eye signs in Brain stem and cervicomedullary compression.
9. Clinical sign of hypertonia in upper and lower limbs.
10. Paediatric coma scales.
 FEBRUARY – 2009

[KU 038] Sub. Code: 1583

M.CH DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
(Higher Specialities)
(Revised Regulations for 3 years course)
Branch II – Neuro Surgery
Paper III –NEURO SURGERY
Q.P. Code: 171583
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Draw suitable diagrams wherever necessary.

I. Essays: 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
1. Classification and management of pituitary macro adenoma.
2. Write an essay on colloid cyst.

II. Write short notes on: 10 X 6 = 60 Marks

1. Diffuse Axonal injury.
2. Growing fracture of the skull.
3. Gene therapy in Glioma.
4. Frameless stereotaxy.
5. Decompressive craniotomy.
6. Empty sella syndrome.
7. Vein of galen Malformation.
8. Carpal tunnel syndrome.
9. Failed back surgery syndrome.
10. Pathological laughter
 FEBRUARY – 2009

[KU 039] Sub. Code: 1584

M.CH DEGREE EXAMINATIONS
(Higher Specialities)
(Revised Regulations for 3 years course)
Branch II – Neuro Surgery
Paper IV –RECENT ADVANCES IN NEURO SURGERY
Q.P. Code: 171584
Time: Three hours Maximum: 100 Marks
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS
Draw suitable diagrams wherever necessary.

I. Essays: 2 x 20 = 40 Marks
1. Describe the aetiopathology of vasospasm and its management.
2. Real time Neuro Navigation.

II. Write short notes on: 10 X 6 = 60 Marks

1. Baclofen pump for spasticity.
2. Intra operative MRI.
3. Artificial disc replacement.
4. Alternative modes of treating prolapsed disc.
5. Neurosurgical investigative armamentarium of intensive care.
6. Coiling of aneurysm, its merits and demerits.
7. Management of osteoporatic fractures.
8. BEAR.
9. Trans cranial Doppler.
10. Prognosticating factors of growth and recurrence of glioma.