CSF rhinorrhea refers to the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the nose. It can occur due to a tear or defect in the bones at the base of the skull. Common causes include skull fractures from head injuries or surgery near the skull base. Doctors may perform a spinal tap to analyze the fluid and confirm it is CSF. Treatment depends on the cause but often involves repairing the leak either surgically or through a lumbar drain and bed rest.
CSF rhinorrhea refers to the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the nose. It can occur due to a tear or defect in the bones at the base of the skull. Common causes include skull fractures from head injuries or surgery near the skull base. Doctors may perform a spinal tap to analyze the fluid and confirm it is CSF. Treatment depends on the cause but often involves repairing the leak either surgically or through a lumbar drain and bed rest.
CSF rhinorrhea refers to the leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the nose. It can occur due to a tear or defect in the bones at the base of the skull. Common causes include skull fractures from head injuries or surgery near the skull base. Doctors may perform a spinal tap to analyze the fluid and confirm it is CSF. Treatment depends on the cause but often involves repairing the leak either surgically or through a lumbar drain and bed rest.