Camara Fatim, Mabiglia Chiara, Bonnet Thomas
Radiology resident, Erasmus Hospital, Brussels, Belgium.
Neuroradiologist, Erasmus Hospital, Brussels, Belgium.
J Belg Soc Radiol. 2024 Sep 17;108(1):83. doi: 10.5334/jbsr.3696. eCollection 2024.
Carotid-cavernous fistulas (CCFs) are abnormal connections between the carotid arteries and the cavernous sinus, posing significant neuro-ophthalmologic risks. This report presents a rare case of bilateral post-traumatic CCFs, focusing on clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management. Symptoms mimic conjunctivitis, causing diplopia, exophthalmos, and ophthalmoplegia. Diagnosis relied on computed tomography, magnetic resonance angiography, and digital subtraction angiography. Management involved transarterial embolization with coils, achieving successful outcomes. This highlights the importance of timely intervention and comprehensive imaging to prevent complications. This case report details a rare instance of bilateral post-traumatic carotid-cavernous fistulas, emphasizing clinical presentation, diagnostic evaluation, and management.
颈内动脉海绵窦瘘(CCF)是颈动脉与海绵窦之间的异常连接,具有重大的神经眼科风险。本报告介绍了一例罕见的双侧创伤后CCF病例,重点关注临床表现、诊断和治疗。症状类似结膜炎,可导致复视、眼球突出和眼肌麻痹。诊断依靠计算机断层扫描、磁共振血管造影和数字减影血管造影。治疗采用经动脉弹簧圈栓塞,取得了成功的结果。这突出了及时干预和全面成像以预防并发症的重要性。本病例报告详细描述了一例罕见的双侧创伤后颈内动脉海绵窦瘘病例,强调了临床表现、诊断评估和治疗。