Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula

Overview

An acquired or spontaneous abnormality in which there is communication between CAVERNOUS SINUS, a venous structure, and the CAROTID ARTERIES. It is often associated with HEAD TRAUMA, specifically basilar skull fractures (SKULL FRACTURE, BASILAR). Clinical signs often include VISION DISORDERS and INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION.

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Quick facts about Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula

Topic type

Condition

Category

Cardiology

MeSH classification

C10.228.140.232.250|C10.228.140.300.200.480|C10.228.140.300.350.500.350|C10.900.250.300.400|C14.240.850.750.147.500|C14.240.850.984.750.500|C14.907.150.125.500|C14.907.253.123.357|C14.907.253.535.500.350|C14.907.933.555.500|C16.131.240.850.750.125.500|C23.300.575.950.250.500|C26.915.200.200.550

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