Mesh term Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula
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Carotid Artery Diseases
Carotid Artery Injuries
Description
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.Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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