Non-traumatic cerebrospinal-fluid rhinorrhoea in cases of primary empty-sella syndrome.
Non-traumatic cerebrospinal-fluid rhinorrhoea is a rare condition. Its insidious onset may occur with a sneezing or coughing episode which may lead to an incorrect diagnosis of allergic rhinitis or vasomotor rhinorrhoea. Two cases that occurred in association with primary empty-sella syndrome are described--in the second case, the fistula arose from the pituitary fossa. The history, incidence, clinical profile, investigation and management of this condition are reviewed.
Scott
R J
RJ
Intensive Care Unit, Mater Misericordiae Private Hospital, South Brisbane, Qld.
Redmond
M J
MJ
D000328:Adult; D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000209:etiology*; D004652:Empty Sella Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans