A case of meningoencephalic herniation of the temporal bone.
A case of cerebrospinal fluid leakage from a meningoencephalic herniation of the temporal bone is presented. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging were useful for a diagnosis of meningoencephalic herniation. After surgical treatment, no recurrence was observed during a 6-month follow-up period.
Kasugai
Shigeru
S
Department of Otolaryngology, St. Marianna University, Yokohama City Seibu Hospital, 1197-1, Yasashi-cho, Asahi-ku, 241-0811, Yokohama, Japan.
Kenmochi
Mutsumi
M
Nishino
Hirohito
H
Okada
Tomoyuki
T
Ohashi
Toru
T
D002558:Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004677:Encephalocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008588:Meningocele / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed