Computed tomography in carotid cavernous fistula.
Two cases of carotid artery-cavernous sinus fistula of traumatic origin are presented. The diagnosis was suspected on computed tomography (CT) and confirmed by cerebral angiography. The CT findings included proptosis, a prominent superior ophthalmic vein, and marked enhancement of the cavernous sinus on the postcontrast CT scan.
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002339:Carotid Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002426:Cavernous Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed