Presentation
Watery discharge from the right nasal cavity. History of Facial trauma a few months ago.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
CSF rhinorrhea
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Bony defect of the posterior wall of the right frontal sinus (4 mm) with fluid accumulation within the frontal sinus, anterior ethmoid cells and ipsilateral maxillary sinus.
From the case:
CSF rhinorrhea
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Annotated images: the yellow arrows indicate the site of bony defect.
Case Discussion
CT features of CSF leak through the posterior wall of the right frontal sinus with fluid accumulation within the frontal sinus and ipsilateral ethmoid air cell and maxillary sinus.