CSF Flashcards
1
Q
Dx CSF Rhinorrhea?
A
- Tramline effect or Halo on pillow effect (Ring sign or target sign)
- Beta 2 transferrin… MOST ACCURATE!!
- Radiographically… CISTERNOGRAPHY with Metrizamide
2
Q
Rx for CAF leak (CSF RHINORRHEA) ?
A
Check -P- 4/4A
3
Q
Complications of CSF Rhinorrhea?
A
- Ascending Meningitis
2. Pneumocephalus
4
Q
MC site of CSF Rhinorrhea?
A
Cribriform plate n air cells of ethmoid sinus…
5
Q
MC site of ANAROMIC leaks?
A
Area of congenital weakness Ant cranial fossa
6
Q
CSF leakage is Dx by all EXCEPT?
A
Dx by
1. Increase in Beta Transferrin
- Tram line..
- Increase in Protein level
N NOT by… Increase in Glucose…
7
Q
Enzymes detected in CSF?
A
- Lactate Dehydrogenase ( LDH )
2. Creatine Kinase ( CK )
8
Q
CSF Rhinorrhea MC in which #??
A
Lefort 2 n 3…. n severe nasoethmoidal #….
Same ans for Epiphora also…