Carotid-Cavernous Fistula Due to Giant Aneurysm in a Postpartum Woman.
- Author:
Jung A PARK
1
;
Jae Hoon CHO
;
Dong Kuck LEE
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords: Carotid-cavernous fistula; Giant intracranial aneurysm; Postpartum
- MeSH: Aneurysm*; Carotid Arteries; Cavernous Sinus; Female; Fistula*; Humans; Intracranial Aneurysm; Postpartum Period*; Pregnancy; Rupture; Rupture, Spontaneous
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2016;34(5):371-374
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
- Abstract: A carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is an abnormal communication between the venous cavernous sinus and the carotid artery. The rupture of an intracavernous aneurysm is usually caused by trauma, but spontaneous rupture can also occur, with pregnancy being a contributing factor. We report a case of direct CCF due to rupture of a giant aneurysm in a postpartum woman.
