RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
T1 Cavernous Carotid Origin Aneurysm Rupture with Intracerebral Intraparenchymal Hemorrhage After Treatment of a Traumatic Barrow Type A Cavernous Carotid Artery Fistula
JF American Journal of Neuroradiology
JO Am. J. Neuroradiol.
FD American Society of Neuroradiology
SP 524
OP 526
VO 27
IS 3
A1 Horowitz, M.
A1 Levy, E.
A1 Bonaroti, E.
YR 2006
UL http://www.ajnr.org/content/27/3/524.abstract
AB SUMMARY: This case report demonstrates delayed rupture of a cavernous carotid fistula and aneurysm into the temporal lobe 12 years after treating a direct cavernous carotid artery fistula using detachable silicon balloons. The ultimate treatment was performed using arterial endovascular sacrifice. Successful treatment of cavernous carotid fistulas may ultimately lead to formation of cavernous aneurysms. Although these lesions rarely cause intraparenchymal hemorrhage, the risk for such an event must be taken into consideration when patients are treated for the initial lesion.