What are the symptoms of a posterior fossa fracture (fracture of temporal petrous bone), and
how does it compare with a BSF?
What will be an ideal response?
Posterior fossa fractures typically result in occipital bruising leading to cortical blindness and visual
field defects. Rarely, they might also result in ataxia or other cerebellar signs.
A BSF might result in the leakage of CSF manifesting as rhinorrhea or otorrhea, bulging of
tympanic membrane caused by blood or CSF, Battle sign, tinnitus or hearing difficulty, facial
paralysis, conjugate deviation of gaze, and vertigo.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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What will be an ideal response?