"Xanthochromia" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Xanthochromia" Meaning

Xanthochromia refers to the yellowish or yellowish-brown color of the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) which results from the presence of bilirubin, a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown. It is usually seen in cases of subarachnoid hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage that occurs after head injury or trauma, and is an important indicator for diagnosing subarachnoid hemorrhage, especially after the initial 24 hours of head injury.

"Xanthochromia" Examples

Xanthochromia

Xanthochromia is a noun that refers to the yellowing of fluids in the brain and spinal canal, often a result of hemorrhage or abscess.

Examples:

The patient's cerebrospinal fluid was drawn and sent for analysis to check for xanthochromia.
After the subarachnoid hemorrhage, MRI showed the presence of xanthochromia around the affected area.
The neurosurgeon carefully drained the xanthochromic fluid from the patient's skull.
On the CT scan, the blurry area indicated xanthochromia in the patient's cerebrospinal fluid.
The doctor cautioned that the patient may experience xanthochromia in the spinal fluid if she doesn't receive proper treatment.