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  2. Cerebrospinal fluid leak - Wikipedia

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    A spinal CSF leak can be caused by one or more meningeal diverticula or CSF-venous fistulas not associated with an epidural leak. [6] [7] [8] A spontaneous spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak may occur sometimes in those with predisposing heritable connective tissue disorders including Marfan syndrome and Ehlers–Danlos syndromes.

  3. Cisternography - Wikipedia

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    Radionuclide cisternography may be used to diagnose a spinal cerebrospinal fluid leak. CSF pressure is measured and imaged over 24 hours. [2] A radionuclide (radioisotope) is injected by lumbar puncture (spinal tap) into the cerebral spinal fluid to determine if there is abnormal CSF flow within the brain and spinal canal which can be altered by hydrocephalus, Arnold–Chiari malformation ...

  4. Cerebrospinal fluid - Wikipedia

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    Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear, colorless body fluid found within the tissue that surrounds the brain and spinal cord of all vertebrates. CSF is produced by specialized ependymal cells in the choroid plexus of the ventricles of the brain, and absorbed in the arachnoid granulations .

  5. Subdural hygroma - Wikipedia

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    A subdural hygroma (SDG) is a collection of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), without blood, located under the dural membrane of the brain. Most subdural hygromas are believed to be derived from chronic subdural hematomas. They are commonly seen in elderly people after minor trauma but can also be seen in children following infection or trauma.

  6. Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea - Wikipedia

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    Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea; Specialty: Neurology, neurosurgery, otorhinolaryngology,Oral and maxillofacial surgery: Symptoms: clear, colourless liquid draining from nose: Complications: infection: Causes: basilar skull fracture: Diagnostic method: brain scans, testing nasal discharge to see if it is CSF: Differential diagnosis: other types ...

  7. Basilar skull fracture - Wikipedia

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    A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak occurs in about 20% of cases and may result in fluid leaking from the nose or ear. [1] Meningitis occurs in about 14% of cases. [2] Other complications include injuries to the cranial nerves or blood vessels. [1] A basilar skull fracture typically requires a significant degree of trauma to occur. [1]

  8. Xanthochromia - Wikipedia

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    Cerebrospinal fluid, which fills the subarachnoid space between the arachnoid membrane and the pia mater surrounding the brain, is normally clear and colorless.When there has been bleeding into the subarachnoid space, the initial appearance of the cerebrospinal fluid can range from barely tinged with blood to frankly bloody, depending on the extent of bleeding.

  9. Intracranial pressure - Wikipedia

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    Intracranial pressure (ICP) is the pressure exerted by fluids such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) inside the skull and on the brain tissue. ICP is measured in millimeters of mercury and at rest, is normally 7–15 mmHg for a supine adult. This equals to 9–20 cmH 2 O, which is a common scale used in lumbar punctures. [1]