J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  2005 Aug;38(2):155-157.

Traumatic Carotid-cavernous Fistula Bringing about Intracerebral Hemorrhage

• Lee CJ
• Choi SW
• Kim SH
• Youm JY

Abstract

Spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage associated with traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula is rare. The cardinal symptoms of traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula are confined to ocular manifestations. This article describes a case of traumatic carotid-cavernous fistula which was initially diagnosed as an intracerebral hemorrhage, after ocular symptoms were overlooked. Because some cases of carotid-cavernous fistula have an atypical drainage which can result in intracerebral hemorrhage, early diagnosis and intervention are vital to prevent this unwanted intracerebral hemorrhage.

Keyword

Carotid-cavernous fistula; Intracerebral hemorrhage; Atypical drainage

MeSH Terms

Cerebral Hemorrhage*
Drainage
Early Diagnosis
Fistula*