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January 31, 2026Journal of Education and Teaching in Emergency MedicineOpen Access

A Case Report of Carotid Cavernous Fistula: A Commonly Missed Diagnosis

Rosalind Wu Ma Dustin Harris

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Key Points

Vision loss frequently occurs due to carotid cavernous fistula, necessitating urgent attention.
Key evidence includes increased eye pain and swelling in patients diagnosed with fistulas.
Observational analysis highlighted ocular compartment syndrome as a common complication related to fistulas.
Awareness of common missed diagnoses may enhance patient outcomes in clinical settings.

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Case report reveals vision loss linked to carotid cavernous fistula, indicating a need for awareness among healthcare providers.

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Ocular compartment syndrome, carotid cavernous fistula, eye pain, eye swelling, vision loss.

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Ma et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a76037c6e9836116a2cbb5 https://doi.org/10.5070/m5.52242

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