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Xanthochromia, from the Gr****
xanthos (ξανθός) "yellow" and
chroma (χρώμα) "colour", is the
yellowish appearance of
cerebrospinal fluid that
occurs several...
- cells" per high-powered field. The CSF
sample is also
examined for
xanthochromia—the
yellow appearance of
centrifugated fluid. This can be determined...
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small proportion of SAH is
missed on CT and can
still be
detected as
xanthochromia. If both
investigations are normal, the
specific description of the...
- performed, the CSF is
evaluated for RBC count, and
presence or
absence of
xanthochromia.
Emergency treatment for
individuals with a
ruptured cerebral aneurysm...
- Froin's
syndrome –
coexistence of
xanthochromia, high
protein level and
marked coagulation of
cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). It is
caused by
meningeal irritation...
- levels; and
culturing the fluid. The
presence of red
blood cells and
xanthochromia may
indicate subarachnoid hemorrhage;
whereas central nervous system...
- heteroxanthine, xanthan, xanthelasma, xanthic, xanthine, Xanthippe, xanthium,
xanthochromia, xanthochromism, xanthogenic, Xanthoidea, xanthoma, xanthomatosis, xanthophobia...
- cloudy, or
cerebrospinal fluid obtained by
lumbar puncture may
exhibit xanthochromia,
suggesting a
bleed has occurred.
Laboratory technologists may provide...
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Palmoplantar keratodermas are a
heterogeneous group of skin
disorders characterized by
abnormal thickening (scleroderma) of the
stratum corneum of the...
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minimal or absent, but
focal and/or
generalized seizures may occur.
Xanthochromia, yellow-tinged CSF, is the rule. Some
infants are
asymptomatic and others...
