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lumbar puncture - can small piece of skin be pushed into spinal Posted: 08-31-07 16:43pm


i was wondering what would happen if a small piece of skin was pushed into the spinal cord for example during a lumbar puncture. could it be possible that this piece of skin could grow within the spinal cord and possiblely interfere with the cords function as it grew. i know this is ifs and buts but any comments regarding this would be much appreciated. regards neill

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General Q and A Answer A3338 Posted: 11-28-07 10:06am


It is physically impossible to push a small piece of skin into the spinal cord during a lumbar puncture because skin tissue can’t survive in the cerebrospinal liquid. DISCLAIMER: "Ask a Doctor" Questions are answered by Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov, General Practitioner. Dr. Gjuzelov practices medicine for the general public and is affiliated with the Republic of Macedonia Public Health Institution. For more information about Dr. Gjuzelov or other eHealthForum.com medical experts, please visit our About Us page. You may also visit our General Q and A Forum, for moderated patient to patient support and information. The material presented in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor is in no way intended to replace professional medical care or attention by a qualified licensed medical professional. eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor advises all users with health problems and concerns to consult their personal doctors. Furthermore, if you have any questions or concerns about your condition, you must consult your qualified licenseced medical professional before starting any treatment. The materials in the eHealth Forum Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor cannot and should not be used as a basis for diagnosis or choice of treatment. To the fullest extent possible, eHealth Forum and eHealth Forum's Ask A Doctor expressly excludes all liability in respect of the information and opinions contained in the Discussion Forums and Ask A Doctor, this Web site, or any sites linked to this Web site.

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