Delayed cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea: a case report.
Post-traumatic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhoea is a well recognized complication of closed head injury. Most cases occur soon after injury and a delay in presentation of more than 1 month is unusual. A case is reported of CSF rhinorrhoea presenting 15 years after initial trauma which was complicated by meningitis after 12 months. The management of this condition is reviewed.
Stewart
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Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
Kaye
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D000328:Adult; D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000209:etiology*; D005004:Ethmoid Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008583:Meningitis, Haemophilus / Q000150:complications; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications*