A CASE OF CAROTID CAVERNOUS FISTULA DIRECT TYPE A IMAGING PRESENTATION

Carotid Cavernous Fistula is a type of fistulous communication between internal carotid artery and cavernous sinus that occurs within the cavernous sinus. Two types of carotid cavernous fistula are direct and indirect. Direct fistula results from traumatic or non-traumatic cause. Here we are presenting a case of traumatic direct carotid cavernous fistula, discussing the imaging features and differential diagnosis.