Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak from the optic canal
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Objective To present a case of successful repair of a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak in a previously unreported anatomic site. Methods Retrospective chart review. Results A 48-year-old woman developed a spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak from the optic nerve sheath and underwent a multilayer endoscopic closure with no damage to the optic nerve. Conclusion Endoscopic surgeons can successfully repair cerebrospinal fluid leaks from the optic nerve sheath without causing loss of vision.
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