CSF Clues to Spinal Block

A patient presents with lower-extremity weakness. A lumbar puncture reveals unusual CSF. What does this finding tell us about a potential spinal cord block?

Elevated protein


What is the most likely cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) finding from the lumbar puncture seen here in a patient with lower-extremity weakness?

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Bilirubin elevation
Pseudomonas aeruginosa
Lymphocytosis
Bleeding diathesis
Elevated protein

CSF analysis, Elevated protein, Froin’s syndrome, Lumbar Puncture, Spinal cord compression

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