Angle closure in carotid-cavernous fistula.
The case reported is one of the angle closure and pupillary block associated with carotid-cavernous fistula. Pathophysiologic mechanisms, involving elevated orbital venous pressure, are explored.
D000368:Aged; D000867:Anterior Chamber; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000150:complications*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002533:Cerebral Angiography; D005260:Female; D005901:Glaucoma / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*; D006068:Gonioscopy; D006801:Humans; D007429:Intraocular Pressure; D010781:Photography; D010862:Pilocarpine / Q000627:therapeutic use
D010862:Pilocarpine