Out of Pressure!

Topic: Physiology

Created on Monday, October 27 2008 by rednucleus

Last modified on Monday, October 27 2008.

 
        A) Schaltenbrand syndrome
 
        B) Technical error
 
        C) Recent lumbar puncture
 
        D) Hypothyroidism
 
        E) Spinal subarachnoid block
 

 

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This question was created on October 27, 2008 by rednucleus.
This question was last modified on October 27, 2008.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ANSWERS AND EXPLANATIONS

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A) Schaltenbrand syndrome

This answer is incorrect.

This is a spontaneous intracranial hypotension, which might be due to a cryptic CSF leak. The condition is usually self-limited.  (See References)

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B) Technical error

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This accounts for the majority of causes of low CSF pressure in clinical practice.  (See References)

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C) Recent lumbar puncture

This answer is incorrect.

CSF fistulae rank second on the list of causes of low CSF pressure. Previous lumbar puncture, head trauma, and neurosurgery are the commonest causes of persistent CSF fistulae.  (See References)

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D) Hypothyroidism

This answer is correct.

Hypothyroidism results in a multitude of central and peripheral nervous system complications, but a low CSF pressure is not seen. Note that the normal range for CSF pressure is 5-18 cm H2O.  (See References)

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E) Spinal subarachnoid block

This answer is incorrect.

Due to tumors, arachnoiditis, disc prolapse,...etc.  (See References)

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References:

1. Victor, M., and Ropper, A.H. (2001). Adams and Victor's Principles of Neurology, 7th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York. (ISBN:0070674973)

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Out of Pressure!
Question ID: 102708088
Question written by rednucleus. (C) FrontalCortex.com 2006-2009, all rights reserved. Created: 10/27/2008
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