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Preferred term

Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Entry terms

  • Carotid Artery-Cavernous Sinus Fistula
  • C-C Fistula
  • Fistula, Carotid Artery-Cavernous Sinus

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-NZFKHZFP-3

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