Delayed cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea: a case report

Aust N Z J Surg. 1992 Oct;62(10):818-20. doi: 10.1111/j.1445-2197.1992.tb06927.x.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Rhinorrhea / etiology*
  • Ethmoid Bone / injuries*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Meningitis, Haemophilus / complications
  • Skull Fractures / complications*