Description
Cerebrospinal fluid that leaks out the nose. A basal skull fracture is the most common cause.
Symptoms
Headache, vomiting, bruising around the eyes (raccoon eyes), bruising behind the ears (Battle's sign).
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT scan or MRI will be done to identify the cause of the cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
Tests:
CT Scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Specialists:
Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. A CT scan or MRI will be done to identify the cause of the cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
Tests:
CT Scan, Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Specialists:
Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery
Treatment
Treatment includes: treatment of co-existing injuries, and occasionally prophylactic antibiotics.