Due to injury of the roof of the nose and the dura
Unilateral watery rhinorrhea increases by bending forward, exertion, and coughing
- Halo sign
- Diagnosis is confirmed by biochemical analysis (Beta-2-transferrin) and by radiology
- Most cases resolve with conservative treatment
- Surgical repair may be needed in minority of cases
Complications of CSF Rhinorrhea
- Meningitis
- Tension pneumocephalus
