Posttraumatic cerebrospinal fluid accumulation within the eyelid: a case report and review of the literature

Authors:
  • MVMurat Vural
    Murat Vural
  • MAMetın Atasoy
    Metın Atasoy
  • AÖAhmet Özsandik
    Ahmet Özsandik
  • STSeyhan Topbaş
    Seyhan Topbaş
  • ETEsref Tel
    Esref Tel
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Abstract
HISTORY AND PRESENTATION. A case of a 3-year-old child with a right upper pulsatile eyelid swelling following a falling injury 3 months before is described. Computerized tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) revealed a fracture of the orbital roof, a basofrontal dural tear and a direct communication of the cystic cavity with the subarachnoid space. TREATMENT AND OUTCOME. The patient underwent dural repair for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage and was discharged in good health.