Central venous occlusion mimics carotid cavernous fistula: a case report and review of the literature

Clin Imaging. 2014 Nov-Dec;38(6):884-7. doi: 10.1016/j.clinimag.2014.06.018. Epub 2014 Jul 12.

Abstract

A patient presented with signs and symptoms of a left carotid cavernous fistula (CCF). Computed tomography angiography confirmed filling of the cavernous sinus in the arterial phase. Cerebral digital subtraction angiography demonstrated no evidence of CCF. The workup, diagnosis, and treatment of this patient are discussed, and the literature is reviewed.

Keywords: Carotid cavernous fistula; Central venous occlusion; Digital subtraction angiography; Interventional radiology; Recanalization.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction / methods
  • Brachiocephalic Veins / diagnostic imaging*
  • Brachiocephalic Veins / surgery
  • Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Stents
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Venous Thrombosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Venous Thrombosis / surgery