[Maternal post partum arteriovenous fistula with objective tinnitus].
This case-report describes an otherwise healthy younger woman with post partum onset of objective pulsatile tinnitus. Neuroradiological examination revealed a dural fistula that was later closed using endovascular coiling technique, after which the patient's tinnitus disappeared. At 6-month follow-up the patient was symptom-free. This case report emphasises the importance of examining for objective tinnitus in patients complaining of tinnitus, as the causes of objective pulsatile tinnitus can frequently be treated successfully.
Øre-næse-halskirurgisk Klinik, Rigshospitalet, 2100 København Ø, Denmark. j-fisker@dadlnet.dk
Jacob
J
Fisker
Morten
M
Katholm
Marie
M
Cortsen
Aase
A
Wagner
D000328:Adult; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D002342:Carotid Artery, External / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D057510:Endovascular Procedures; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D011644:Puerperal Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D014012:Tinnitus / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D014711:Vertebral Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging