Radionuclide cisternogram
Alternate Names : Intrathecal scan, Spinal cord scan, CSF flow scan, Cisternogram
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Lumbar puncture
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Cerebral spinal fluid (CSF) is a clear fluid that circulates in the space surrounding the spinal cord and brain. CSF protects the brain and spinal cord from injury by acting like a liquid cushion. CSF is usually obtained through a lumbar puncture (spinal tap). During the procedure, a needle is inserted usually between the 3rd and 4th lumbar vertebrae and the CSF fluid is collected for testing
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