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CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 · Asian J Neurosurg 2015; 10(03): 229-231
DOI: 10.4103/1793-5482.161182
CASE REPORT

Growing skull fracture with cerebrospinal fluid fistula: A rare case report and its management strategies

Saurabh Jain
Department of Neurosurgery, SMS Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan
,
Ashok Gandhi
Department of Neurosurgery, SMS Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan
,
Achal Sharma
Department of Neurosurgery, SMS Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan
,
Radhey Mittal
Department of Neurosurgery, SMS Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan
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The growing skull fracture (GSF) occurs in younger age group as a sequel of trauma. The most common site of these lesions is parietal region. Here we are presenting a case of GSF of posterior fossa with cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) fistula. As per literature, we have not found a single case of GSF in the posterior fossa with CSF fistula. The aim of this presentation is discussing the unusual presentation of GSF and its management.

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Cerebrospinal fluid fistula - growing skull fracture - sequel of trauma


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22 September 2022

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