Lumbar Puncture

Lumbar Puncture is helpful in the diagnosis of:
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Meningitis
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Encephalitis
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Guillain-Barre syndrome
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Multiple sclerosis
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Any disorder affecting the nervous system
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Central nervous system syphilis
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Lymphoma, leukemia, or other cancers involving the brain or central nervous system
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Certain forms of hydrocephalus
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Bleeding in the brain or spinal cord