Cerebrospinal fluid is a transparent fluid that encloses the brain and spinal cord. It provides cushioning effect and prevents injury. It also helps in nutrient delivery and aids in waste removal. Analysis of the CSF helps diagnose infectious diseases of the brain and spinal cord, autoimmune disorders, bleeding disorders in the brain, and brain tumors.
All the answers published in this website are written by verified medical doctors, therapists and health experts. The Content has been moderated by iCliniq medical review team before publication. Post your medical clarifications on iCliniq by choosing the right specialty and get them answered. Your medical queries will be answered 24/7 by top doctors from iCliniq.
Can CSF leak cause opening pressure in sphenoid?
Query: Can someone interpret the two please? I am having pressure and metallic drainage after the second image could this be a CSF (Cerebrospinal fluid) leak? Also why does my pituitary look lifted/ detached? One is taken before a month and it shows my pituitary enlarged but looking intact, before I had a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Sorry for the pain you are going through. To find out CSF leak, investigation in cases like you is CT-cisternogram. ( spontaneous CSF leak has been reported in patients). You can sit in forward stupping ( bending forward) position, collect some fluid and send it for beta-transferin test ( speci... Read Full »