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CT sinus without contrast axial cut showing the air-fluid level in the sphenoid sinus and defect in the clivus (see arrow).
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Spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea develops in patients without any history of trauma. Multiple factors have been theoretically debated. Also, localizing the defect may result in a challenge for the rhinologist. The common locations are the cribriform plate and the lateral recess of the sphenoid. Clival CSF rhinorrhea is rare, and onl...
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