A CSF leak occurs when the fluid escapes through a tear or hole in the dura mater – the tough, outermost layer of the meninges that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The dura can be damaged ...

Danielle Wilhour, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (THE CONVERSATION) Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and ...

Cerebrospinal fluid, or CSF, is a clear, colorless liquid that plays a crucial role in maintaining the health and function of your central nervous system. It cushions the brain and spinal cord ...

A lumbar puncture or spinal tap to measure the pressure and composition of CSF is also central to diagnosis. Cerebrospinal fluid is indispensable for brain health. Despite advancements in ...

In order to perform the CSF Oligoclonal Bands test, a sample of your cerebrospinal fluid is retrieved. The most common way to attain a sample is through a lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal ...