Report of two cases of spontaneous direct carotid-cavernous fistula. Diagnostic and therapeutic considerations.
Spontaneous fistulas presenting as direct communication between the carotid siphon and cavernous sinus are very rare. They occurred in two patients where a dissection as possible cause is discussed. The diagnostic and therapeutic aspects are described.
D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000628:therapy; D002426:Cavernous Sinus; D004621:Embolization, Therapeutic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male