Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea (leakage of brain fluid from the nose)


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

Treatment

Treatment includes: treatment of co-existing injuries, and occasionally prophylactic antibiotics.
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