A Case of Petrous Apex Meningocele: Unusual Presentation of Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak Following Adenoidectomy

Author: Byung Kil KIM ¹ ; Yujin HEO ; Doo-Sik KONG ; Sang Duk HONG
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1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
Publication Type:Case Report
From:Journal of Rhinology 2020;27(2):135-139
CountryRepublic of Korea
Language:Korean
Abstract: Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak is possible and can be a cause of recurrent bacterial meningitis. Petrous apex meningocele (PAM) is mostly asymptomatic and is often found during incidental imaging tests. We experienced a case of CSF rhinorrhea with recurrent meningitis in bilateral PAM after adenoidectomy. This report highlights the diagnostic process of CSF leak, identification of leakage site, and surgical approach to petrous apex lesions.