Spontaneous CSF Rhinorrhea as Clinical Symptom of an Idiopathic Temporal Encephalocele in a 64 Year Old Man
Journal Title: Journal of Case Reports and Studies - Year 2015, Vol 3, Issue 3
Abstract
A rare case of idiopathic temporomesial encephalocele in a 64 years old female is presented. The clinical symptoms of this adult patient were spontaneous rhinorrhea and headaches. A temporomesial encephalocele could be diagnosed and the cele was removed surgically in two operative procedures. In case of clinical symptoms like rhinorrhea a surgical removal of the encephalocele is recommended to prevent infections like meningitis.
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- DOI 10.15744/2348-9820.3.304
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