Engelsk titel: CSF rhinorrhea is an important differential diagnosis for patients with long-lasting runny nose
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Författare:
Michaëlsson, Isak
;
Bergquist, Henrik
;
Skoglund, Thomas
Email: isak.e.michaelsson@vgregion.se
Språk: Swe
Antal referenser: 6
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UI-nummer: 19010142
Sammanfattning
CSF rhinorrhea is a rare cause of runny nose that should be considered as a differential diagnosis when dealing with patients with long-lasting problems. Symptoms that should raise the suspicion of CSF rhinorrhea include long-lasting, unilateral, clear, watery discharge that does not respond to treatment with antihistamines, vasoconstrictors or nasal steroids. Beta-trace protein or beta-2 transferrin assay is the best laboratory test for diagnosing CSF rhinorrhea. Identified CSF rhinorrhea should prompt a referral to a neurosurgeon or to an ENT surgeon with special interest in the field.