Central retinal artery occlusion associated with traumatic carotid cavernous fistula: case report.
Carotid cavernous fistulas are a rare entity occurring as result of head trauma and also spontaneously. The authors report a rare case of central retinal artery occlusion complicating traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula, resulting in severe visual acuity loss. Spontaneous closure of the fistula was observed. The possible mechanisms responsible for this complication are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D020216:Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D005451:Fluorescein Angiography; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D015356:Retinal Artery Occlusion / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014792:Visual Acuity / Q000502:physiology