Which of the following statements regarding a basilar skull fracture is correct?

A. Bloody CSF commonly leaks from the nose.
B. In most cases, mastoid bruising occurs.
C. The absence of raccoon eyes or Battle's sign does not rule it out.
D. They are typically the result of local, low-energy trauma to the head.


Ans: C. The absence of raccoon eyes or Battle's sign does not rule it out.

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