Recurrent CSF Rhinorrhea Misdiagnosed as Chronic Allergic Rhinitis with Subsequent Development of Bacterial Meningitis.

Michael T UlrichLawrence K LooMichael B Ing

Published in: Case reports in medicine (2017)

Suspected CSF rhinorrhea should prompt immediate biochemical and radiologic evaluation and surgical consultation. CSF rhinorrhea places patients at risk of developing bacterial meningitis.

Keyphrases

cerebrospinal fluid
allergic rhinitis
palliative care
pulmonary embolism
drug induced