Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula
MESHD020216
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.
Synonyms
- Carotid Cavernous Sinus Fistula
- Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistulas
- Fistula, Carotid-Cavernous Sinus
- Caroticocavernous Fistula
- Caroticocavernous Fistulas
- Fistula, Caroticocavernous
- Carotid Cavernous Fistula
- Carotid Cavernous Fistulas
- Cavernous Fistula, Carotid
- Fistula, Carotid Cavernous
- Fistula, Carotid Artery-Cavernous Sinus
- Fistula, Carotid Artery Cavernous Sinus
- C-C Fistula
- C-C Fistulas
- Fistula, C-C
- Carotid Artery-Cavernous Sinus Fistula
- Carotid Artery Cavernous Sinus Fistula
- Traumatic Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula
- Traumatic Carotid Cavernous Sinus Fistula
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