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Glucorrhea revisited. Prolonged promulgation of another plastic pearl

H F Hull, G Morrow

    JAMA
    |December 8, 1975
    PubMed

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    Glucose oxidase test strips detected significant glucose in nasal secretions and tears of children. This finding indicates these tests are unreliable for diagnosing cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea.

    Area of Science:

    • Biochemistry
    • Pediatrics
    • Ophthalmology

    Background:

    • Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea is a serious condition requiring accurate diagnosis.
    • Glucose detection in nasal secretions is a potential diagnostic method.

    Observation:

    • Glucose oxidase test strips were employed to measure glucose levels in nasal secretions and tears.
    • Samples were collected from a cohort of healthy children.

    Findings:

    • Elevated glucose concentrations were identified in 15 out of 17 nasal discharge samples.
    • Glucose was also detected in 10 out of 15 tear samples.

    Implications:

    • The presence of glucose in nasal secretions and tears is common in children.
    • Glucose oxidase test strips lack the specificity for diagnosing CSF rhinorrhea.
    • Alternative diagnostic methods for CSF rhinorrhea should be considered.

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