Septic erosion of the internal carotid artery. A case report.
A case of pseudo-aneurysm of the internal carotid artery with arterio-venous fistula formation, involvement of the vagus and sympathetic nerves and proptosis is described. The diagnostic features are stressed, namely: recurrent minor haemorrhages from the nose and throat, a Horner's Syndrome, a swelling resembling a quinsy and involvement of the last four cranial nerves. Early diagnosis and immediate ligation are essential in these cases.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography