Traumatic direct caroticocavernous fistula

Discussion:

Caroticocavernous fistulas are abnormal communications between the internal carotid artery and the cavernous sinus. These are rare, and occur in a variety of settings include after of base of skull fractures. The key to making the diagnosis on CTA is early filling of the superior ophthalmic vein, which is easily seen in this case on both the CTA and DSA. 

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