Abstract
A 37-year old male with a long history of a left orbital venous/lympathic malformation presented with ocular injection, increased proptosis and reduced left vision. Angiography demonstrated a carotid cavernous dural AV fistula combined with a concomitant venous/lymphatic malformation. After attempts at transvenous embolization, a direct uncomplicated transorbital puncture of the cavernous sinus via a lateral orbitotomy was performed with complete resolution of ocular symptoms.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 68-71 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Orbit |
Volume | 33 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2014 |
Keywords
- Carotid-cavernous fistula
- Lateral orbitotomy
- Orbital venous/lympathic malformation
- Proptosis
- Transorbital puncture