Spontaneous skull base cerebrospinal fluid leak during pregnancy: a case report and review of the literature

• Main Authors: Lauren Michelle (Author), Rebecca J. Post (Author), Edward C. Kuan (Author), Michael P. Nageotte (Author)
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• Udgivet: BMC, 2023-03-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Background Idiopathic intracranial hypertension can lead to dural defects and spontaneous leakage of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from the skull base. Skull base CSF leaks are rarely reported in pregnancy but pose unique challenges for obstetricians and anesthesiologists. Case presentation A 3...