A Supratentorial Brain Tumor Is

Question

A supratentorial brain tumor is
A) always malignant.
B) superior to the cerebral cortex.
C) a brain stem tumor.
D) superior to the tentorium cerebelli.

Accepted Answer

Supratentorial means above the tentorium cerebelli, which is a structure that separates the cerebrum from the cerebellum. Therefore, a supratentorial brain tumor is located in the cerebral hemispheres above the tentorium cerebelli. It does not necessarily indicate malignancy or involvement of the brain stem.