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Is it possible for a ethmoid osteoma to cause csf leak in ear?

Q: is it possible for a ethmoid osteoma to cause csf leak in ear?

: Unable to find any reported cases of such an eventuality, but an osteosarcoma could invade the base of the skull and perhaps cause CSF rhinorrhea. All of this appears extremely rare and unlikely.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Unable to find any reported cases of such an eventuality, but an osteosarcoma could invade the base of the skull and perhaps cause CSF rhinorrhea. All of this appears extremely rare and unlikely.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/3/2022

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A member asked:

Is it possible for a ethmoid osteoma to cause csf leak in ear?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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