[Post-lumbar puncture syndrome].

This article presents a clinical case which describes some clinical aspects, risk factors, management and the prophylactic methods to prevent the post-lumbar puncture syndrome.

[Post-dural (post-lumbar) puncture syndrome. Review and retrospective study at an emergency headache centre].

Post-lumbar puncture headache (PLPH) is a well-known syndrome resulting from spinal fluid leakage and delayed closure of a dural defect. The main symptom of PLPH is headache in upright posture relieved by lying down. Outcome is usually benign and complications are uncommon.