Imaging of Skull Base Trauma: Fracture Patterns and Soft Tissue Injuries

Abstract

This article provides an overview of the patterns of skull base trauma and provides a review of the pertinent soft tissue injuries and complications that can ensue. A brief review of skull base anatomy is provided with subsequent focus on the important findings in anterior, central, and posterior skull base trauma.

Keywords: Anterior; Central and posterior skull base; Cerebrospinal fluid leak; Cranial nerve deficit; Vascular injury.