Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea

Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea

Definition

Discharge of cerebrospinal fluid through the nose. Common etiologies include trauma, neoplasms, and prior surgery, although the condition may occur spontaneously. (Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 1997 Apr;116(4):442-9)

Also known as cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea — per MONDO

Also identified as