An acquired or spontaneous abnormality in which there is communication between CAVERNOUS SINUS, a venous structure, and the CAROTID ARTERIES. It is often associated with HEAD TRAUMA, specifically basilar skull fractures (SKULL FRACTURE, BASILAR). Clinical signs often include VISION DISORDERS and INTRACRANIAL HYPERTENSION.
Also Known As:
C-C Fistula; Carotid Artery-Cavernous Sinus Fistula; C-C Fistulas; Caroticocavernous Fistulas; Carotid Artery Cavernous Sinus Fistula; Carotid Cavernous Fistulas; Carotid Cavernous Sinus Fistula; Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistulas; Cavernous Fistula, Carotid; Fistula, C-C; Fistula, Caroticocavernous; Fistula, Carotid Artery Cavernous Sinus; Fistula, Carotid Cavernous; Fistula, Carotid-Cavernous Sinus; Traumatic Carotid Cavernous Sinus Fistula; Caroticocavernous Fistula; Carotid Cavernous Fistula; Fistula, Carotid Artery-Cavernous Sinus; Traumatic Carotid-Cavernous Sinus Fistula