LEK Exam: 2018 sesja wiosenna, subject: Interna, question nr: 21

Which of the following is an absolute contraindication to lumbar puncture?

A. suspicion of subarachnoid hemorrhage

B. cerebral edema with a risk of brain herniation and CNS tumors (particularly those located in the posterior cranial fossa)

C. number of platelets under 100,000/µL

D. scoliosis in the lumbar region

E. absent papilledema

Dział: Interna