Oronasal Bleed: A Rare Case of Carotid Cavernous Sinus Fistula

Abstract

ABSTRACT An intractable oronasal bleed following a craniofacial trauma due to traumatic carotid cavernous sinus fistula is an uncommon condition with very few cases reported in literature, not specific to ORL bleed. Moreover, symptoms of carotid cavernous sinus fistula usually do not develop immediately after trauma. The clinical presentations can be varied as well, mimicking diseases like multiple sclerosis, brain tumors or stroke. The purpose of reporting this case is to emphasize the importance of early suspicion of this pathology, its clinical course and special attention to radiological studies. Here, we are reporting a successfully treated case of carotid cavernous sinus fistula with intractable oronasal bleed following a craniofacial trauma. How to cite this article Mittal M, Oronasal Bleed: A Rare Case of Carotid Cavernous Sinus Fistula. Int J Head Neck Surg 2014;5(2):87-88.