10 Questions
What are the symptoms of a basilar skull fracture?
Symptoms may include bruising behind the ears, bruising around the eyes, or blood behind the ear drum.
What is the percentage of cases in which a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak occurs?
A cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak occurs in about 20% of cases.
What are the complications of a basilar skull fracture?
Complications include injuries to the cranial nerves or blood vessels, as well as meningitis occurring in about 14% of cases.
How are basilar skull fractures divided?
Basilar skull fractures are divided into anterior fossa, middle fossa, and posterior fossa fractures.
How is the diagnosis of basilar skull fracture typically made?
Diagnosis is typically by CT scan.
What is the percentage of cases in which meningitis occurs as a complication of basilar skull fracture?
14%
What is the treatment for a basilar skull fracture based on?
the extent and location of the injury to structures inside the head
What type of fracture is defined as a fracture of one or more of the temporal, occipital, sphenoid, frontal or ethmoid bone?
basilar skull fracture
In what percentage of cases does a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak occur as a complication of basilar skull fracture?
about 20%
What type of scan is typically used for the diagnosis of basilar skull fracture?
CT scan
Test your knowledge of basilar skull fractures and their symptoms, complications, and associated conditions with this quiz. Assess your understanding of CSF leaks, meningitis, and cranial nerve injuries that may occur with this type of fracture.
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