Líquido cefalorraquídeo xantocrómico, ¿cómo puede ser posible?
- Navarro Suay, R.
- López Soberón, E.
- Pelet Pascual, E.
- M.A. García Aroca
ISSN: 1887-8571
Year of publication: 2017
Volume: 73
Issue: 4
Pages: 224-225
Type: Article
More publications in: Sanidad militar: revista de sanidad de las Fuerzas Armadas de España
Abstract
The yellowish coloration of a body part or an organic liquid is called xanthochromia. Under physiological conditions cerebrospinal fluid is clear, colorless and odorless. Xanthochromia indicates that, in addition to other causes, there has been a release of hemoglobin from a hemorrhage somewhere in central nervous system. We report the case of a patient with a history of lumbar surgical intervention diagnosed as perianal abscess who needs surgery. During the intradural anesthesia, cerebrospinal fluid appeared xanthochromic. The etiology, diagnosis and procedure performed in the patient are analyzed.