CSF Flashcards

1
Q

Dx CSF Rhinorrhea?

A
  1. Tramline effect or Halo on pillow effect (Ring sign or target sign)
  2. Beta 2 transferrin… MOST ACCURATE!!
  3. Radiographically… CISTERNOGRAPHY with Metrizamide
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Rx for CAF leak (CSF RHINORRHEA) ?

A

Check -P- 4/4A

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3
Q

Complications of CSF Rhinorrhea?

A
  1. Ascending Meningitis

2. Pneumocephalus

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4
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MC site of CSF Rhinorrhea?

A

Cribriform plate n air cells of ethmoid sinus…

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5
Q

MC site of ANAROMIC leaks?

A

Area of congenital weakness Ant cranial fossa

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6
Q

CSF leakage is Dx by all EXCEPT?

A

Dx by
1. Increase in Beta Transferrin

  1. Tram line..
  2. Increase in Protein level

N NOT by… Increase in Glucose…

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7
Q

Enzymes detected in CSF?

A
  1. Lactate Dehydrogenase ( LDH )

2. Creatine Kinase ( CK )

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8
Q

CSF Rhinorrhea MC in which #??

A

Lefort 2 n 3…. n severe nasoethmoidal #….

Same ans for Epiphora also…

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