Echographic diagnosis of dural carotid-cavernous sinus fistulas

Am J Ophthalmol. 1991 Jan 15;111(1):77-83. doi: 10.1016/s0002-9394(14)76901-6.

Abstract

I used standardized ophthalmic echography to identify specific abnormalities in four patients with low-pressure, low-flow dural arteriovenous malformations. In all of the patients, B-scan ultrasonography showed engorgement of the ipsilateral vertical vein. A-scan ultrasonography dynamically imaged rapid blood flow through the superior ophthalmic vein and enlargement of the culpable ocular muscles in patients with restrictive ophthalmopathy. The 30-degree test distinguished between venous engorgement of the optic nerve sheath and apical compression of the optic nerve by enlarged ocular muscles.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnostic imaging*
  • Blood Pressure
  • Carotid Arteries / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cavernous Sinus / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Optic Nerve / diagnostic imaging
  • Ultrasonography