J Korean Neurol Assoc.  2016 Nov;34(5):371-374. 10.17340/jkna.2016.4.16.

Carotid-Cavernous Fistula Due to Giant Aneurysm in a Postpartum Woman

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  • 1Department of Neurology, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea. dklee@cu.ac.kr
  • 2Department of Neurosurgery, Catholic University of Daegu School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.

Abstract

A carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF) is an abnormal communication between the venous cavernous sinus and the carotid artery. The rupture of an intracavernous aneurysm is usually caused by trauma, but spontaneous rupture can also occur, with pregnancy being a contributing factor. We report a case of direct CCF due to rupture of a giant aneurysm in a postpartum woman.

Keyword

Carotid-cavernous fistula; Giant intracranial aneurysm; Postpartum

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm*
Carotid Arteries
Cavernous Sinus
Female
Fistula*
Humans
Intracranial Aneurysm
Postpartum Period*
Pregnancy
Rupture
Rupture, Spontaneous
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