Choroidal detachment associated with direct spontaneous carotid-cavernous sinus fistula


Berk A. T., Ada E., Kir E., Saatci A. O.

OPHTHALMOLOGICA, vol.211, no.1, pp.53-55, 1997 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 211 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 1997
  • Doi Number: 10.1159/000310875
  • Journal Name: OPHTHALMOLOGICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.53-55
  • Keywords: carotid-cavernous fistula, choroidal detachment, DIAGNOSIS
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

A case of spontaneously occurring direct carotid-cavernous fistula complicated by choroidal detachment is presented. After thrombosis of the superior ophthalmic vein, paradoxical worsening of the clinical manifestations, recurrence of the choroidal detachment and subsequent resolution of symptoms were observed. We concluded that carotid-cavernous fistula should be kept in mind in the etiological evaluation of choroidal detachment.