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Cerebrospinal otorrhea is a rare condition where cerebrospinal fluid leaks through the ear. This can occur due to trauma, surgery, or other underlying conditions that cause a tear or hole in the tissues that separate the brain and ear. Symptoms include clear fluid drainage from the ear and may require medical intervention to repair the leak.
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IS the cerebrospinal fluid secreted by arachnoid villi?
No, cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the choroid plexus in the brain's ventricles. Arachnoid villi function to reabsorb and return cerebrospinal fluid back into the bloodstream.
Does cerebrospinal fluid contain blood?
Ideally, cerebrospinal fluid should not contain blood. The presence of blood in cerebrospinal fluid can indicate a potential injury or bleeding within the brain or spinal cord. It is important to investigate the cause of the blood in the cerebrospinal fluid to determine the appropriate treatment.
What is the normal pH of cerebrospinal fluid and bile?
The normal pH of cerebrospinal fluid is around 7.33-7.41. Bile typically has a slightly alkaline pH ranging from 7.6 to 8.6.
What is the name of the part of the diencephalon that forms the cerebrospinal fluid?
The part of the diencephalon that forms cerebrospinal fluid is called the choroid plexus. It is responsible for producing the majority of the cerebrospinal fluid found within the central nervous system.
Is cerebrospinal fluid found in the frontal sinus?
Cerebrospinal fluid is not found in the frontal sinus. The frontal sinus is an air-filled cavity within the frontal bone of the skull, while cerebrospinal fluid is a clear fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord within the subarachnoid space.
What is this icd-9 code 349.81?
ICD-9 code 349.81 is Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, but excludes "Cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea" (388.61)
Cerebrospinal fluid leak ICD-9 code?
If the cerebrospinal fluid is leaking from the nose/mouth it is called Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea and that code is 349.81. If the fluid is leaking from the ears, it is called Cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea and that code is 388.61. Brenda M. St. Louis, MO
Abnormal drainage from the ear is known as?
otorrhea
What are the morbidity rates of myringotomy?
usually takes the form of either otorrhea, which is a persistent discharge from the ear, or changes in the size or texture of the eardrum. The risk of otorrhea is about 13%.
What is otopyorrhea?
otopyorrhea = purulent otorrhea = discharge of pus from the external ear
What is the discharge from the ear called?
otorrhea ot/o means ear -rrhea means discharge
What is the combining vowel for otorrhea?
Otorrhea (ot = ear + rrhea = flow) is the medical term of discharge from the ear. OT = word root - WHERE the problem is rrhea = suffix - WHAT is the problem Ot / o / rrhea = the "o" is the combining vowel to make pronunciation easier.
What does an omtomologist study?
An omtomologist studies ear discharge or otorrhea - examining its causes, diagnosis, and treatment options.
What is cerebrospinal?
Cerebrospinal is a term used to describe something of or related to the brain and spinal cord.
Does the central canal contain cerebrospinal fluid?
yes the canal does contain cerebrospinal fluid....
IS the cerebrospinal fluid secreted by arachnoid villi?
No, cerebrospinal fluid is produced by the choroid plexus in the brain's ventricles. Arachnoid villi function to reabsorb and return cerebrospinal fluid back into the bloodstream.
Do the skull meninges and cerebrospinal fluid protect the brain?
The skull, meninges, and cerebrospinal fluid protect the brain.
