A small needle is inserted into the spinal cavity in the lower back to withdraw some Cerebrospinal fluid to look for Leukemia cells. A lumbar puncture is also used to administer Chemotherapy in the spinal fluid to prevent or treat the spread of Leukemia to the spinal cord and brain.Tuesday, January 19, 2010
LUMBAR PUNCTURE ( SPINAL TAP)
A small needle is inserted into the spinal cavity in the lower back to withdraw some Cerebrospinal fluid to look for Leukemia cells. A lumbar puncture is also used to administer Chemotherapy in the spinal fluid to prevent or treat the spread of Leukemia to the spinal cord and brain.
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