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The Meninges of the Brain and Nervous System
Medically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MDMedically reviewed by Sameena Zahoor, MD The meninges of the brain and spinal cord are three layers of membranes: the dura mater, arachnoid mater ...
Rare Birth Defect Leaves Boy With Giant Red Balloon-Like Sac on His Back
About one in every 1,000 people is born with spina bifida, but few develop this specific form of the condition.
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Killer in the Bloodstream
They breach the meninges to infect the fluid running into the spinal cord. One clear, early symptom is a stiff, sore neck. The meninges and brain start to swell, putting pressure on essential nerves.
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How Meningitis Spreads
The infection can spread to the meninges, a protective layer of tissue that pads your brain and spinal cord. This layer expands when fighting the infection. However, while it is protecting your ...
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Fluid keeps your brain from crushing itself and shields your spine from shock – a neurologist explains what happens when it stops working
A CSF leak occurs when the fluid escapes through a tear or hole in the dura mater – the tough, outermost layer of the meninges that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. The dura can be damaged ...
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What Is a Spinal Tap?
When anesthetics are injected, it's called spinal anesthesia. During these procedures, the needle is not inserted into the meninges and remains above this protective tissue without puncturing it.