Imaging diagnosis of dural and direct cavernous carotid fistulae
Arteriovenous fistulae of the cavernous sinus are rare and difficult to diagnose. They are classified into dural cavernous sinus fistulae or direct carotid-cavernous fistulae. Despite the similarity of symptoms between both types, a precise diagnosis is essential since the treatment is specific for...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4337128/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25741093 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0100-3984.2013.1799 |
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author | dos Santos, Daniela Monsignore, Lucas Moretti Nakiri, Guilherme Seizem Cruz, Antonio Augusto Velasco e Colli, Benedicto Oscar Abud, Daniel Giansante |
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description | Arteriovenous fistulae of the cavernous sinus are rare and difficult to diagnose. They are classified into dural cavernous sinus fistulae or direct carotid-cavernous fistulae. Despite the similarity of symptoms between both types, a precise diagnosis is essential since the treatment is specific for each type of fistula. Imaging findings are remarkably similar in both dural cavernous sinus fistulae and carotid-cavernous fistulae, but it is possible to differentiate one type from the other. Amongst the available imaging methods (Doppler ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and digital subtraction angiography), angiography is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis and classification of cavernous sinus arteriovenous fistulae. The present essay is aimed at didactically presenting the classification and imaging findings of cavernous sinus arteriovenous fistulae. |
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spelling | pubmed-43371282015-03-04 Imaging diagnosis of dural and direct cavernous carotid fistulae dos Santos, Daniela Monsignore, Lucas Moretti Nakiri, Guilherme Seizem Cruz, Antonio Augusto Velasco e Colli, Benedicto Oscar Abud, Daniel Giansante Radiol Bras Iconographic Essays Arteriovenous fistulae of the cavernous sinus are rare and difficult to diagnose. They are classified into dural cavernous sinus fistulae or direct carotid-cavernous fistulae. Despite the similarity of symptoms between both types, a precise diagnosis is essential since the treatment is specific for each type of fistula. Imaging findings are remarkably similar in both dural cavernous sinus fistulae and carotid-cavernous fistulae, but it is possible to differentiate one type from the other. Amongst the available imaging methods (Doppler ultrasonography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and digital subtraction angiography), angiography is considered the gold standard for the diagnosis and classification of cavernous sinus arteriovenous fistulae. The present essay is aimed at didactically presenting the classification and imaging findings of cavernous sinus arteriovenous fistulae. Colégio Brasileiro de Radiologia e Diagnóstico por Imagem 2014 /pmc/articles/PMC4337128/ /pubmed/25741093 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0100-3984.2013.1799 Text en © Colégio Brasileiro de Radiologia e Diagnóstico por Imagem http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/3.0/ This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License which permits unrestricted non-commercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited. |
spellingShingle | Iconographic Essays dos Santos, Daniela Monsignore, Lucas Moretti Nakiri, Guilherme Seizem Cruz, Antonio Augusto Velasco e Colli, Benedicto Oscar Abud, Daniel Giansante Imaging diagnosis of dural and direct cavernous carotid fistulae |
title | Imaging diagnosis of dural and direct cavernous carotid fistulae
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title_full | Imaging diagnosis of dural and direct cavernous carotid fistulae
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title_fullStr | Imaging diagnosis of dural and direct cavernous carotid fistulae
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title_full_unstemmed | Imaging diagnosis of dural and direct cavernous carotid fistulae
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title_short | Imaging diagnosis of dural and direct cavernous carotid fistulae
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title_sort | imaging diagnosis of dural and direct cavernous carotid fistulae |
topic | Iconographic Essays |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4337128/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25741093 http://dx.doi.org/10.1590/0100-3984.2013.1799 |
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