A simple method for demonstrating cells in the cerebrospinal fluid by scanning electron microscopy.
A combination of forced sedimentation and air-drying has been used to prepare cerebrospinal fluid cells for scanning electron microscopy. On the basis of surface morphology, the similarity of CSF cells to blood cells is emphasized. Various types of cells were demonstrated in bacterial meningitis, multiple sclerosis and CNS leukemia.
D000328:Adult; D002555:Cerebrospinal Fluid / Q000166:cytology*; D003584:Cytological Techniques; D004912:Erythrocytes / Q000648:ultrastructure; D006801:Humans; D007938:Leukemia / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D007962:Leukocytes / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008581:Meningitis / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D008875:Middle Aged; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000134:cerebrospinal fluid