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Last Updated: 11/27/2025

Diagnostic Lumbar Puncture in Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Adverse Events

  • The diagnostic lumbar puncture can cause post-dural puncture headache, an adverse event occurring within 5 days of the procedure, typically resolving within 3 days, with more than 85% resolving without treatment, as reported by the Alzheimer's Association 1, 2