Basilar skull fracture
Basilar Skull Fracture
A Basilar Skull Fracture (pronounced: /ˈbæsɪlər skʌl ˈfrækʧər/) is a type of skull fracture that involves the base of the skull, specifically the temporal bone, occipital bone, sphenoid bone, and/or ethmoid bone.
Etymology
The term "Basilar" is derived from the Latin word "basis" which means "base" and the term "Fracture" is derived from the Latin word "fractura" which means "a break".
Symptoms
Symptoms of a Basilar Skull Fracture may include Battle's sign, raccoon eyes, cerebrospinal fluid rhinorrhea, and cerebrospinal fluid otorrhea.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of a Basilar Skull Fracture typically involves a computed tomography (CT) scan or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head.
Treatment
Treatment for a Basilar Skull Fracture may involve surgery, antibiotics, and steroids.
Related Terms
- Skull fracture
- Temporal bone fracture
- Occipital bone fracture
- Sphenoid bone fracture
- Ethmoid bone fracture
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Basilar skull fracture
- Wikipedia's article - Basilar skull fracture
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