What is Xanthochromia ?

Xanthochromia:
It is the yellowish appearance of cerebrospinal fluid.

Seen in:
Subarachnoid hemorrhage

Tests:
CT, a type of brain scan
Lumbar puncture

The tube at the right side

Xanthochromia at the right tube, notice the yellow color

Xanthochromia at the right tube, notice the yellow color

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