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Abnormal CSF Appearance

 
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  • Interpretation

  • ClearNormal
  • TurbidBacterial infection
  • OpaqueClassical for tubercular meningitis
  • Blood-stainedTraumatic collection, subarachnoid haemorrhage
  • Yellow (xanthochromia)Subarachnoid haemorrhage, hyperbilirubinaemia
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