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Amylase activity of cerebrospinal fluid and serum in neurological disorders

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The amylase activity in C.S.F. of normal subjects was much lower than the corresponding serum values, and ranged between 6.5 and 9.5 SU per 100 ml.

The amylase activity of C.S.F. from cases of meningism was slightly raised above the normal, but the difference was not significant. The C.S.F. from cases of tuberculous and septic meningitis showed markedly elevated amyloclastic activity with average values of 65.5 SU and 186.3 SU per 100 ml. respectively.

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  1. S.N. Medical College, Agra.

    V. L. Lahiri (Professor of Pathology)

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Formerly Reader in Pathology, G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur.

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Lahiri, V.L. Amylase activity of cerebrospinal fluid and serum in neurological disorders. Indian J Pediatr 40, 217–219 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02817843

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