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Results 1 - 10 of 95 for lumbar puncture
  1. Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection 
    ... different ways to get a sample of CSF. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) is the most common method. To ... the needle into position. This is called fluoroscopy. Lumbar puncture with fluid collection may also be part of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003428.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) (image) 
    A lumbar puncture, or spinal tap, is a procedure to collect cerebrospinal fluid to check for the presence of disease or injury. A spinal needle is inserted, usually between the ... properly positioned in the subarachnoid space (the space between ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/19078.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Lumbar puncture (image) 
    ... 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 ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9587.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Radionuclide cisternogram 
    A spinal tap ( lumbar puncture ) is done first. Small amounts of radioactive material, called a radioisotope, are injected into the fluid within the spine. ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003823.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. CSF analysis 
    A sample of CSF is needed. A lumbar puncture , also called a spinal tap, is the most common way to collect this sample. Less common ways to take a fluid sample include: ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003369.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. CSF oligoclonal banding - series (image) 
    ... area of the spine. This is called a lumbar puncture. How the test will feel: The position used during lumbar puncture may be uncomfortable, but you must remain in ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/presentations/100145_1.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Idiopathic intracranial hypertension 
    ... testing MRI of the head with MR venography Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) Diagnosis is made when other health ... vision and reduce the severity of headaches. A lumbar puncture (spinal tap) can help relieve pressure in the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000351.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Neurosyphilis 
    ... system may include: Cerebral angiogram Head CT scan Lumbar puncture (spinal tap) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis MRI ... infection is gone. You will need follow-up lumbar punctures for CSF analysis every 6 months. If you ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000703.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Lumbosacral spine CT 
    ... contrast dye into the spinal canal during a lumbar puncture to further check for compression on the nerves. ... and blurry images. If you do need a lumbar puncture, you may be asked to stop your blood ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003787.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. CSF leak 
    ... for epidural anesthesia or pain medicines Spinal tap ( lumbar puncture ) Sometimes, no cause can be found. This is ... headache lasts longer than a week after a lumbar puncture, a procedure may be done to block the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001068.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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