Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea: a case report and review of the management.
A case of a complicated penetrating nasal injury is presented. The rapid diagnosis of cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, with appropriate bedside tests and imaging techniques, is essential for the prevention of bacterial meningitis.
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Department of Emergency Services, Columbus Children's Hospital, OH 43205.
D002559:Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008586:Meningitis, Pneumococcal / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D009666:Nose / Q000293:injuries; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis