Some CSF leaks require imaging, such as a CT scan or MRI, for diagnosis. A spinal tap may also provide information. However, if unexplained fluid is leaking from your nose or ears and you can ...

CSF leaks were originally thought to be relatively rare, with an estimated annual incidence of 5 per 100,000 people. However, with increased awareness and advances in imaging, health care ...

To get one, go to the subscriptions page. DEAR DR. ROACH: My son has been diagnosed with a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak. I had never heard of this. He has been told that his brain pressure is ...