Posttraumatic cerebrospinal fluid accumulation within the eyelid: a case report and review of the literature

Arslantas A., Vural M., Atasoy M., Ozsandik A., Topbas S., Tel E.

CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM, vol.19, no.1, pp.54-56, 2003 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 19 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2003
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00381-002-0632-x
  • Journal Name: CHILDS NERVOUS SYSTEM
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.54-56
  • Eskisehir Osmangazi University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

History and presentation: A case of a 3-year-old child with a right upper pulsatile eyelid swelling following a failing injury 3 months before is described. Computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a fracture of the orbital roof, a basofrontal dural tear and a direct communication of the cystic cavity with the subarachnoid space. Treatment and outcome: The patient underwent dural repair for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage and was discharged in good health.