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Trying to differentiate between high pressure csf leak and repeated sinusitis. doctors say its acute sinusitis but mri scans show perfect sinuses. ?

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Color of secretions : may be helpful. A CSF leak usually produces just watery drainage and usually follows a significant head injury. Allergies can produce significant nasal discharge and sinuses can appear clear on studies like CT or MRI, whereas, sinusitis usually produces thick secretions. A nasal culture may help as well.

Answered 11/12/2018

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