The clear fluid present surrounding the brain and spinal cord is called cerebrospinal fluid or CSF. It protects the brain and spinal cord from infections and acts as a cushion for the brain from the hard skull. It is similar to blood plasma, except it does not have proteins.
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. I have gone through your sister's reports (attachments removed to protect patient identity). I understand your pain for your sister.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a very rare anomaly. Dilatation of the entire vein is more common. Theoretically, there is a risk of rupture.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Lumbar puncture is done to collect CSF (cerebrospinal fluid, the fluid surrounding the whole brain).
Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Arachnoid cyst is CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) filled cyst within the brain, which is usually asymptomatic.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you had a lumbar puncture done this morning in the opening which was 12.2.
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