GENERAL ANATOMY
NERVOUS SYSTEM
Question
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Cerebral palsy
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Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
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Meningitis
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Detailed explanation-1: -Why does a lumbar puncture take place in the lower lumbar region of the spinal cord? The spinal cord ends at approximately the level of L1, making the area between L4 and L5 a safe location to sample cerebral spinal fluid without injuring the neural tissue of the spinal cord.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak occurs when there is a tear or hole in the membranes surrounding the brain or spinal cord, allowing the clear fluid that surrounds and cushions those organs to escape.
Detailed explanation-3: -A migraine is a common type of headache. It may occur with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, or sensitivity to light. Most people feel a throbbing pain on only one side of their head during a migraine. Some people who get migraines have warning signs, called an aura, before the actual headache begins.
Detailed explanation-4: -When a physician suspects meningitis, blood samples are drawn and a lumbar puncture or “spinal tap” is done to obtain cerebrospinal fluid (the liquid that bathes the brain and spinal cord). A needle is inserted into the child’s lower back so a small amount of fluid can be withdrawn for analysis.