Leakage of CSF from the nose or ears is commonly associated with
A) epidural hematoma.
B) temporal skull fracture.
C) basilar skull fracture.
D) cerebral aneurysm.

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Sometimes fractures at the base of the skull are not visible on the routine CT scan,but allow drainage of CSF into the nasal sinuses.Head-injured patients who have drainage of clear fluid from the ears or nose should be evaluated for basilar skull fracture.Epidural hematomas are not associated with leakage of CSF from the nose or ears.Fracture of the temporal bone commonly results in an acute epidural hemorrhage.Cerebral aneurysm is not associated with leakage of cerebrospinal fluid.

Leakage of CSF from the Nose or Ears Is Commonly