CSF Rhinorrhea and recurrent meningitis caused by transethmoidal meningoencephaloceles.
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چکیده
We report two children presenting with intermittent CSF rhinorrhea and recurrent meningitis. CT scan showed transethmoidal meningoencephalocele.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Indian pediatrics
دوره 42 10 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2005