J Korean Neurosurg Soc.
2011 Apr;49(4):229-230. 10.3340/jkns.2011.49.4.229.
Bilateral Visual Loss as a Sole Manifestation Complicating Carotid Cavernous Fistula
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- 1Department of Neurosurgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University, Chuncheon, Korea.
- 2Department of Neurosurgery, Chuncheon Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University and Graduate School of Gangwon University, Chuncheon, Korea. storynlemon@gmail.com
- KMID: 1442593
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.3340/jkns.2011.49.4.229
Abstract
- Visual loss is one of the ocular symptoms resulting from a carotid cavernous fistula (CCF), but has rarely been reported as the sole manifestation in CCF. Visual impairment is known to be associated with a poor outcome unless timely intervention is employed. Herein, the authors report a patient with bilateral rapid progressing visual loss as a sole manifestation in CCF. Vision was successfully restored by transarterial embolization. The authors discuss the necessity of urgent fistula obliteration in patients with visual loss.
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