What is a CSF Leak?
What is a CSF Leak?
A CSF leak happens when brain fluid escapes through a small opening in the skull base
The most common sign is
clear, watery nasal drainage
, often mistaken for allergies
A leak can come from increased pressure, trauma, or surgery
Why Does It Matter?
Why Does It Matter?
Because symptoms look like sinus issues,
imaging is needed
to confirm what’s really happening
You should get an MRI or CT when:
When to Consider Imaging
When to Consider Imaging
Clear fluid drips from one side of the nose
Symptoms worsen with bending forward
There’s a history of trauma or sinus/brain surgery
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How Imaging Helps
How Imaging Helps
MRI and CT show the
exact leak point
Special techniques like
CISS MRI
or
CT cisternography
help radiologists trace the fluid pathway with high accuracy
Why Get an Expert Review?
Why Get an Expert Review?
CSF leaks are easy to miss
An experienced radiologist can confirm the diagnosis early and reduce the risk of complications like meningitis
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AI-PACS Can Help
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