Bilateral Carotid Cavernous Fistula Caused by Head Trauma: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract

1. Abstract

1.1. Background

Carotid cavernous fistula (CCF) is a rare arteriovenous fistula that creates an abnormal communication between the cavernous sinus and the carotid artery. Bilateral CCF is very rare. Herein, we describe a man with bilateral ocular hyperemia and exophthalmos after a traumatic brain injury who was diagnosed with bilateral CCF based on computed tomography angiography.