[Paradoxical aggravation of carotid cavernous fistula]

J Fr Ophtalmol. 1996;19(1):51-4.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A case of spontaneous thrombosis of carotid cavernous fistula, preceded by paradoxical worsening of ocular symptoms occurred in a 74-year-old patient. Clinical examination, and paraclinical investigation if necessary (echo-Doppler and arteriography) allow to distinguish spontaneous resolution from increased blood flow through the fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / complications
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnosis
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / physiopathology*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / abnormalities*
  • Cavernous Sinus / abnormalities*
  • Disease Progression
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Prognosis
  • Remission, Spontaneous
  • Time Factors
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed