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Common Symptoms
- •Unilateral hearing loss accompanied by facial numbness or twitching
- •Clear, watery fluid dripping from one nostril when bending forward (CSF leak)
- •Deep-seated intractable ear pain or persistent temporal headaches
- •Difficulty swallowing or hoarseness associated with lower cranial nerve signs
- •Unexplained unilateral pulsatile tinnitus (heartbeat sound in ear)
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Conditions Treated
- ✓Vestibular Schwannoma / Acoustic Neuroma
- ✓Glomus Tympanicum and Glomus Jugulare tumors (paragangliomas)
- ✓Spontaneous or traumatic Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) rhinorrhea / otorrhea
- ✓Extensive lateral temporal bone cholesteatoma invading skull base
- ✓Endoscopic management of anterior skull base encephaloceles
Diagnostic & Advanced Treatment Protocols
1. Clinical Diagnosis
- →Contrast-enhanced High-Resolution MRI with Fiesta/CISS skull base sequences
- →Multislice Thin-cut Bone Algorithm CT of the skull base
- →Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy and beta-2 transferrin CSF confirmation assay
- →Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) for vascular tumors
- →Full Cranial Nerve sensory and motor electrodiagnostic testing
2. Surgical & Medical Treatments
- →Lateral Skull Base Approaches
- →Acoustic Neuroma Care
- →Endoscopic CSF Leak Repair
- →Facial Nerve Decompression
When to Consult an ENT Specialist
Early evaluation prevents chronic complications. Schedule a specialist consultation promptly if you experience:
- •Clear, watery fluid continuously dripping from one nostril after head injury or sneezing
- •Unilateral hearing loss combined with tingling/numbness on the same side of the face
- •Pulsating whooshing sound in one ear synchronized with your heartbeat
- •Sudden onset facial drooping or paralysis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an endoscopic CSF leak repair?
An endoscopic CSF leak repair is performed through the nostrils without opening the skull or making facial incisions. Using high-definition endoscopes, the surgeon locates the defect at the base of the brain and seals it permanently using multilayered tissue grafts.
What is an Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma)?
It is a benign, slow-growing tumor arising on the vestibular nerve leading from the inner ear to the brain. Early diagnosis preserves hearing and facial nerve function.
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