Radionuclide cisternogram

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Radionuclide cisternogram

A normal value indicates normal circulation of CSF through all parts of the brain and spinal cord.

An abnormal study indicates disorders of CSF circulation, including:

• Hydrocephalus
• CSF leak
• Normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH)
• Whether or not a CSF shunt is open or blocked

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Spieth ME, Kasner DL. Traumatic thoracic thecal sac laceration, leak, and pleural effusion diagnosed by radionuclide cisternogram. Clin Nucl Med. 2002 Nov;27(11):830-1.

Lund VJ, Savy L, Lloyd G, Howard D. Optimum imaging and diagnosis of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea. J Laryngol Otol. 2000 Dec;114(12):988-92.

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