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Spontaneous CSF Rhinorrhea as Clinical Symptom of an Idiopathic Temporal Encephalocele in a 64 Year Old Man
Journal: Journal of Case Reports and Studies (JCRS) (Vol.3, No. 3)Publication Date: 2015-06-09
Authors : Krause-Titz UR; Petridis AK; Barth H; Mehdorn HM;
Page : 1-4
Keywords : Encephalocele; Temporal lobe; Elderly; CSF rhinorrhea;
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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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