Abnormal CSF Appearance
April 24th, 2019
Overview
Interpretation
- ClearNormal
- TurbidBacterial infection
- OpaqueClassical for tubercular meningitis
- Blood-stainedTraumatic collection, subarachnoid haemorrhage
- Yellow (xanthochromia)Subarachnoid haemorrhage, hyperbilirubinaemia
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