Spontaneous resolution of direct carotid cavernous fistula.
Proptosis due to carotid cavernous fistula is rare sequelae of head injury. We report a case of post-traumatic, direct high flow carotid cavernous fistula that resolved spontaneously 06 weeks after carotid angiography. It however, resulted in loss of vision due to delay in early treatment. In the cases of post-traumatic proptosis, carotid cavernous fistula should be kept in mind.
Ishaq
Mazhar
M
Department of Ophthalmology, Armed Forces Institute of Ophthalmology, Rawalpindi.
Arain
Muhammad Aamir
MA
Ahmed
Saadullah
S
Niazi
Muhammad Khizar
MK
Khan
Muhammad Dawood
MD
Iqbal
Zamir
Z
D020216:Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula / Q000209:etiology*; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D016489:Head Injuries, Closed / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012075:Remission, Spontaneous; D055815:Young Adult