Cranial lymphangiomatosis causing CSF otorrhea and recurrent meningitis: CT features

We present a case of cranial lymphangiomatosis that resulted in CSF leakage through the ear and recurrent meningitis. The plain radiographic findings, CT, and CT cisternographic appearances are discussed along with a brief review of the literature.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of computer assisted tomography 1990, Vol.14 (1), p.121-123
Hauptverfasser:	NAZARIAN, G. K, GEBARSKI, S. S, NIPARKO, J. K
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Blood and lymphatic vessels Cardiology. Vascular system Cerebrospinal Fluid Otorrhea - etiology Diseases of the lymphatic vessels Female Humans Infant Lymphangioma - complications Lymphangioma - diagnostic imaging Medical sciences Meningitis - etiology Recurrence Skull Neoplasms - complications Skull Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	We present a case of cranial lymphangiomatosis that resulted in CSF leakage through the ear and recurrent meningitis. The plain radiographic findings, CT, and CT cisternographic appearances are discussed along with a brief review of the literature.
ISSN:	0363-8715 1532-3145
DOI:	10.1097/00004728-199001000-00023