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- Title
Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leakage and middle ear encephalocele in seven patients.
- Authors
Patel, Rakesh B.; Kwartler, Jed A.; Hodosh, Richard M.; Baredes, Soly
- Abstract
Abstract Isolated cases of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage with and without middle ear encephalocele have been reported. These leaks are usually accompanied by episodes of recurrent meningitis, hearing loss, or chronic headache. In this article, we report seven new cases of spontaneous CSF leakage. Six of these patients had conductive hearing loss and serous otitis media, and three had recurrent meningitis. Prior to a definitive diagnosis, six patients had received myringotomy tubes, which produced profuse clear otorrhea. Three patients had positive beta-2 transferrin assays. Computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging confirmed a defect in the temporal bone tegmen. A combined transmastoid and middle fossa surgical approach with a three-layer closure was used to repair the tegmen defect. All patients had a lumbar drain placed prior to surgery. In addition to describing the seven new cases, we review the history of CSF leakage and discuss diagnostic methods, surgical findings, and our recommendations for management.
- Subjects
CEREBROSPINAL fluid; BODY fluids; TEMPORAL bone diseases
- Publication
ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 2000, Vol 79, Issue 5, p372
- ISSN
0145-5613
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/014556130007900510