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Direct carotid-cavernous fistula: an atypical presentation.

Authors :
Ajhoun Y
El Khoyali A
Aissa I
Laaribi N
Mouzari Y
Reda K
Oubaaz A
Source :
The Pan African medical journal [Pan Afr Med J] 2019 Dec 18; Vol. 34, pp. 204. Date of Electronic Publication: 2019 Dec 18 (Print Publication: 2019).
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Posttraumatic carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is a very rare complication that can occur in patients with craniomaxillofacial trauma. It is defined by abnormal communication between arteries and veins located in the cavernous sinus. CCFs can be divided into two groups: direct, which are usually post traumatic and classically with a high flow and acute onset of symptoms. On the other hand, indirect CCFs are in the most of cases idiopathic and typically insidious of onset. The aim of the present case report is to describe an atypical presentation of direct CCF characterized by the insidious onset of symptoms with the goal to think about this rare complication and so not to delay the treatment which is an emergency in this case.<br />Competing Interests: The authors declare no competing interests.<br /> (© Yousra Ajhoun et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1937-8688
Volume :
34
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pan African medical journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32180878
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.11604/pamj.2019.34.204.19445