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Published in: Child's Nervous System 9/2017

01-09-2017 | Case Report

A congenital external carotid artery-external jugular vein arteriovenous fistula was successfully treated by coil embolization (case report and literature review)

Authors: Deqiu Cui, Jingwei Li, Gao Zeng, Xinglong Zhi, Jianxin Du

Published in: Child's Nervous System | Issue 9/2017

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Abstract

Object

Congenital arteriovenous fistula involving the external carotid system is rare.

Methods

This paper reports a case of congenital external carotid artery-external jugular vein arteriovenous fistula admitted to Xuanwu Hospital, and reviews the literature.

Results

The patient was a boy, 9 years old, with a history of pulsatile mass and thrill in the right neck since his birth. External carotid artery-external jugular vein fistula was confirmed by the digital subtraction angio-graphy. And coil embolization was done later. Postoperative immediate angiography confirmed the complete occlusion of the fistula, and partial branch of the external carotid artery can be seen. The abnormal clinical manifestation disappeared after the procedure without any complications.

Conclusion

This case and relevant literatures remind us that congenital external carotid artery-external jugular vein arteriovenous fistula has its unique features, and it can be treated by coil embolization safely and effectively.
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Metadata
Title
A congenital external carotid artery-external jugular vein arteriovenous fistula was successfully treated by coil embolization (case report and literature review)
Authors
Deqiu Cui
Jingwei Li
Gao Zeng
Xinglong Zhi
Jianxin Du
Publication date
01-09-2017
Publisher
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in
Child's Nervous System / Issue 9/2017
Print ISSN: 0256-7040
Electronic ISSN: 1433-0350
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-017-3488-9

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