Clear fluid from the nose or ear, ecchymosis around the eyes, or ecchymosis at the base of the skull suggests a ____.

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Clear fluid from the nose or ear, as well as ecchymosis around the eyes or at the base of the skull, are classic signs of a basilar skull fracture. This type of fracture can result from blunt force trauma to the head and can be associated with severe head injuries. Depressed, diastatic, and linear skull fractures do not typically present with these particular symptoms.

Clear Fluid from the Nose or Ear, Ecchymosis Around the Eyes