A lumbar puncture (LP)is done on a person to rule out a spinal cord tumour. The cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)is xanthochromic (yellow colour), has increased protein, no cells, and clots immediately. What syndrome indicative of a spinal cord tumour do these findings describe?

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The described findings are indicative of Froin's syndrome, which is characterized by xanthochromic CSF, increased protein, absence of cells, and clumping or clotting of CSF due to obstructed flow caused by a spinal cord tumour or other lesion. Nephrotic syndrome is a kidney disorder, dysreflexia syndrome is associated with spinal cord injury, and cord tumour syndrome is not a recognized medical condition.

A Lumbar Puncture (LP)is Done on a Person to Rule