A runny nose can sometimes turn out to be a more serious condition known as a cerebrospinal fluid (csf) leak Find out the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options for csf leaks from the sinus center at johns hopkins. Also known as csf rhinorrhea, this is a condition in which a fluid (called cerebrospinal fluid) escapes through a tear in the membrane surrounding the brain and leaks into a nasal passage.
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak
A spinal csf leak occurs anywhere in the spinal column
The most common symptom of a spinal csf leak is a headache
A cranial csf leak occurs in the skull, and often causes symptoms such as clear fluid leaking from the nose or ear Some csf leaks may heal with bed rest and other conservative treatment. Learn about csf leak nose symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options We provide expert guidance on recognizing cerebrospinal fluid leaks and when to seek medical attention.
Cranial csf leak is a pathologic condition caused by an abnormal communication between the subarachnoid and extradural spaces Csf flows externally down a pressure gradient to cause clear rhinorrhea or otorrhea, the leakage of csf into the nose or ear. Learn about csf, a clear liquid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord, and how it can leak through the nose or ears due to injury or disease
