Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF): cytology for malignancy
Written and reviewed by Dr Ibrahim Imam, Consultant Neurologist. Last reviewed .
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF): cytology for malignancy. CSF pleocytosis, Suspected leptomeningeal metastases. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Indications for CSF cytology
- CSF pleocytosis
- Suspected leptomeningeal metastases
- Suspected pathological bleeding
Procedure for CSF cytology
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Interpretation of CSF cytology
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References
- Deisenhammer F, Bartos A, Egg R, Gilhus NE, et al. Guidelines on routine cerebrospinal fluid analysis. Report from an EFNS task force. Eur J Neurol 2006; 13:913-922.
- Milburn-McNally P, Michael B, Moxham N, Fletcher N, Crooks D. How to do it: how to get the most out of cerebrospinal fluid cytology. Pract Neurol 2012; 12:241-243.
