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Delayed cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhoea: a case report.

B T Stewart1, A H Kaye

  • 1Department of Neurosurgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia.

The Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery
|October 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Delayed cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhoea, a rare complication of head injury, can present years later. This case highlights a 15-year delay, complicated by meningitis, emphasizing the need for continued vigilance.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Neurosurgery
  • Trauma Medicine

Background:

  • Post-traumatic cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhoea is a known complication following closed head injuries.
  • Typically, CSF leaks present within a month of the initial trauma.

Observation:

  • This report details an unusual case of CSF rhinorrhoea presenting 15 years after the initial head trauma.
  • The patient later developed meningitis 12 months after the onset of rhinorrhoea.

Findings:

  • Delayed presentation of CSF rhinorrhoea, even after 15 years, is possible.
  • Such delayed presentations can be associated with serious complications like meningitis.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the importance of considering delayed CSF rhinorrhoea in patients with a history of head trauma, even after a significant interval.

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  • Management strategies for delayed CSF leaks and associated meningitis require careful consideration.