Spontaneous carotid cavernous fistula in a pediatric patient: case report and review of literature. |
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| Authors: | Flora H S Lau Hunter K L Yuen Srinivas K Rao Dennis S C Lam |
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| Institution: | Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Eye Hospital, Kowloon, People's Republic of China. |
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| Abstract: | A 14-year-old boy presented with spontaneous, painless proptosis of the right eye. Computed tomography and digital subtraction angiography revealed an indirect carotid cavernous fistula. Because there were no sight-threatening complications, we adopted a conservative approach. The condition resolved 1 month after initial presentation, with angiographically confirmed spontaneous obliteration of the fistula. |
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