Journal Reviews

Skull base imaging: a review

1 May 2018 | | Cerebrospinal fluid, Contrast-enhanced computed tomography, Gadolinium contrast, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, Magnetic resonance imaging, Perineural tumor, Skull base

This excellent review paper describes the anatomy, imaging protocols and differentiating imaging findings on CT and MRI in myriad skull base lesions. Skull base protocol MRI and thin section CT are required to evaluate all skull base lesions. According to...

Managing spontaneous CSF leaks secondary to benign intracranial hypertension

6 October 2017 | | Cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, Endonasal endoscopic surgical procedures, Idiopathic intracranial hypertension, Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks

Spontaneous CSF leaks are a rare entity. In this paper, a Spanish group report their experience managing the condition using endoscopic surgery in 35 patients over an eight year period. Leak locations included the cribriform plate (18/35), ethmoid roof (15/35)...