A runny nose that had been mistaken for an allergy for years turned out to be a serious health problem: The real diagnosis was surprising...

Akçay attributed his complaints to allergies because he lived in a region surrounded by nature, and over time, he realized that this condition was a sign of something much more serious than an ordinary allergic disorder.

'SPONTANEOUS CEREBROSPINAL FLUID LEAK'

Akçay was admitted to the hospital after a brain CT scan taken at another center. The examination revealed that brain tissue was sagging into the sphenoid sinus, located at the very back of the nose, and cerebrospinal fluid was leaking from there.

It indicated a condition known medically as "spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leak," which can lead to serious infections if neglected. Following the surgery, performed endoscopically and closed-loop by Prof. Dr. Eren and his team, the patient's nasal discharge completely stopped, and he quickly regained his health.

"BRAIN TISSUE SAGGING"

Ear, Nose, and Throat Diseases Specialist Prof. Dr. Erdem Eren, who treated the patient, evaluated the process with these words: "Özlem came to us complaining of a prolonged nasal discharge. Examinations revealed that brain tissue was prolapsed into the sphenoid sinus, located at the very back of the nose, and cerebrospinal fluid was leaking from there. This condition requires immediate intervention, as it can lead to serious complications such as meningitis."

"I THOUGHT IT WAS ALLERGY"

Sharing her feelings after the surgery, Özlem Akçay said, "At first, I thought it was an allergy because so many people around me had runny noses. I thought it would go away with allergy medication. However, when it didn't go away for a long time, I went to the doctor. It turned out that the fluid coming from my nose was brain fluid. I had a very successful surgery. Now I feel great."

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