[Dural arteriovenous fistula of the lateral sinus: origin of objective tinnitus]

Acta Otorrinolaringol Esp. 1994 Sep-Oct;45(5):361-4.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Objective tinnitus usually has a vascular origin, but dural arteriovenous fistulas are rarely the cause of this sign. We report a case of arteriovenous meningeal fistula (AVMF) of the lateral sinus, origin of pulsatile objective tinnitus. Etiology, pathophysiology, symptoms, diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment of these fistulas are reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / complications*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnosis
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / therapy
  • Dura Mater / blood supply*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Tinnitus / etiology*