Cartilage cells in cerebrospinal fluid.

Chen, K T; Moseley, D · Arch Pathol Lab Med · 1990

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A rare case in which cartilage cells were observed in cerebrospinal fluid is reported and the literature reviewed. This phenomenon, occurring in 0.2% of the cerebrospinal fluid specimens, is thought to be caused by accidental puncture of the intervertebral disk. It has the potential of being mistaken for a malignant process.

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