GENERAL HISTOLOGY

NERVOUS SYSTEM SPECIAL SENSE

SPINALCORD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following would be an iatrogenic cause for a spinal cord injury?
A
Neurosyphilis
B
Meningitis
C
Motor vehicle accident
D
Osteoporosis
E
Lumbar puncture
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Iatrogenic spinal cord injury is a devastating and rare adverse event following cervical spine surgery, with previously reported rates between 0.1% and 0.3%.

Detailed explanation-2: -Side effects of a lumbar puncture headaches, which can last for up to a week – you’ll be given painkillers at the hospital if you need them. swelling and lower back pain where the needle was inserted – this should get better on its own after a few days and is normally nothing to worry about.

Detailed explanation-3: -Introduction. Iatrogenic epidermoid cysts can arise as a late complication of lumbar puncture. These rare tumors are slow-growing and typically present years after the initiating event. Because symptoms are nonspecific, diagnosis is aided by a comprehensive history, imaging, and histopathology.

Detailed explanation-4: -Post-LP headache-Headache, which occurs in 10 to 30 percent of patients, is one of the most common complications following LP. Post-LP headache is caused by leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the dura and traction on pain-sensitive structures.

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