True about CSF rhinorrhea is -a) Occurs due to break in cribriform plateb) Contains glucosec) Requires immediate surgeryd) Contains less protein
Correct Answer: abd
Description: Let us see each option Separately
Option a – Occurs due to break in cribriform plate. This is correct
Option b – CSF contains glucose and option d It has less proteins
In comparison to nasal secretions – CSF contains more of glucose and less of proteins (Turner 10/e, p 28) hence both options b and d are correct
Option c – Requires immediate surgery
This is not absolutely correct as:
–– Early cases of post traumatic CSF rhinorrhea are managed conservatively. Only those cases where CSF rhinorrhea occurs persistently
––Surgical management should be done
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