If this happens, it's called a spontaneous CSF leak. Some CSF leaks require imaging, such as a CT scan or MRI, for diagnosis. A spinal tap may also provide information. However, if unexplained ...

Its presence can confirm a CSF leak. If a doctor suspects a CSF leak, they may order a CT or MRI scan to help confirm the diagnosis and locate the leak. A lumbar drain slowly removes some CSF ...

This test is highly sensitive and specific for CSF leaks Imaging studies: MRI or CT scans can be used to determine the ...