Lumbar puncture is dangerous in patients with brain abscess or subdural empyema.
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D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D000075202:Contraindications; D013354:Empyema, Subdural / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013129:Spinal Puncture / Q000009:adverse effects