Traumatic Carotid-cavernous Fistula Bringing about Intracerebral Hemorrhage.
- Author:
Chang Ju LEE
1
;
Seung Won CHOI
;
Seon Hwan KIM
;
Jin Young YOUM
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, College of Medicine, Chungnam National University, Daejeon, Korea. swonchoi@cnuh.co.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Carotid-cavernous fistula;
Intracerebral hemorrhage;
Atypical drainage
- MeSH:
Cerebral Hemorrhage*;
Drainage;
Early Diagnosis;
Fistula*
- From:Journal of Korean Neurosurgical Society
2005;38(2):155-157
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage associated with traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula is rare. The cardinal symptoms of traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula are confined to ocular manifestations. This article describes a case of traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula which was initially diagnosed as an intracerebral hemorrhage, after ocular symptoms were overlooked. Because some cases of carotid-cavernous fistula have an atypical drainage which can result in intracerebral hemorrhage, early diagnosis and intervention are vital to prevent this unwanted intracerebral hemorrhage.
