CHICAGO — The use of lumbar drain placement significantly reduces the risk for postoperative cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks in patients undergoing endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery, new ...

Biochemical markers in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) are proving increasingly useful in clinical diagnosis and research, but having people agree to a lumbar puncture can be a challenge, particularly in ...

How Is a CSF Glucose Test Done? The most common way to check the glucose in your cerebrospinal fluid is by performing a lumbar puncture, also called a spinal tap. In some cases, your doctor can also ...

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a clear bodily fluid that cushions and protects your brain and spinal cord. A CSF protein test involves taking a fluid sample from your spinal column using a needle. This ...

CSF oligoclonal bands is a test ordered by physicians when serious health concerns related to your central nervous system arise. Here’s what you need to know about it. If your physician suspects ...

Mid-Sagittal MRI of the Lumbar Spine. Left (T1-weighted image); Right (T2-weighted image). On this view centered over the lumbar spine, one can see all five lumbar vertebrae in addition to the sacrum ...

A spinal headache occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks through a puncture in the membrane that surrounds the spinal cord. This leak decreases the physical support that CSF provides for the ...

Common symptoms of a spinal fluid leak are head pain, nausea, and neck stiffness. The outlook for someone with a spinal fluid leak is typically good. It often heals itself with no long-term ...

A CSF leak occurs when cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) escapes from the protective layer surrounding the brain and spinal cord. This is a serious condition that can cause headaches, seizures, or meningitis.

Sequencing circulating tumor cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) improved diagnosis, decision-making, and clinical care in pediatric and adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients with ...

New studies show that cerebral spinal fluid contains a potent mix of substances that nourishes and rejuvenates brain cells. Cerebrospinal fluid -- the clear and watery substance that bathes the brain ...