Chapter 25

Question 1

When evaluating CSF, what does xanthochromia refer to and what causes it?

Answer 1

Yellow/orange discolouration
Previous haemorrhage

Question 2

Can a formula be applied to blood contaminated CSF to correct it?

Answer 2

Formulas described but considered inaccurate

Question 3

What is the use of CSF IgA?

Answer 3

If elevated is supportive of SRMA
High sensitivity, low specificity

Question 4

What additional tests on CSF have been described for the diagnosis of SRMA?

Answer 4

IgA
D-dimers
CRP

Question 5

What is the predominant cell in normal CSF?

Answer 5

Small lymphocytes

Question 6

What are the classical CSF findings in SRMA?

Answer 6

Neutrophilic pleocytosis

Question 7

What are the classical CSF findings in GME?

Answer 7

Mononuclear pleocytosis

Question 8

What are the classical CSF findings in FIP?

Answer 8

Neutrophilic pleocytosis progressing to mixed
Marked elevation in protein

Question 9

What are the classical CSF findings in CDV?

Answer 9

Lymphocytic pleocytosis

Question 10

What breed is associated with steroid-responsive eosinophilic meningitis?

Answer 10

Golden retriever