All of the following statements about spontaneous CSF leak are true, except:
AFluorescin Dye can be used intrathecally for diagnosis of site of leak
BMRI (Gadolinium enhanced) T1 images are best for diagnosis of site of leak
CMost common site of CSF leak is fovea ethmoidalis
DBeta 2 transferrin estimation is highly specific for diagnosis
Intrathecal fluorescein with endoscopic visualization is useful in diagnosis of?
ARhinitis Medicamentosa
BMultiple ethmoidal polyps
CDiagnosis of CSF Rhinorrhoea
DDeviated nasal septum
A resident at the emergency department is preparing for a lumbar puncture in a 26 years old female with suspected subarachnoid bleeding. Although she presented with altered sensorium, CT brain was found to be normal. During LP, which structure is pierced after the spinal needle crosses interspinous ligament?
ASupra/inter spinous ligament
BSkin
CSub cutaneous fascia
DDura mater
EArachnoid mater
FLigamentum flava
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