Superior orbital fissure syndrome caused by an internal carotid artery aneurysm in the cavernous sinus

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This article describes a case of superior orbital fissure syndrome caused by an internal carotid artery aneurysm in the cavernous sinus. Etiology, clinical presentations, and diagnostic methods are discussed. Possible regression of signs and symptoms after timely endovascular treatment of an internal carotid artery aneurysm in the cavernous sinus is reported.

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Yuriy S. Astakhov

FSBEI HE I.P. Pavlov SPbSMU MOH Russia, Saint Petersburg

Author for correspondence.
Email: astakhov73@mail.ru

MD, doctor of medical science, professor. Department of Ophthalmology

Russian Federation

Ol’ga A. Marchenko

Ophthalmologic Center of City hospital No 2

Email: oamarchenko@yandex.ru

ophthalmologist

Russian Federation

Vitaly V. Potemkin

FSBEI HE I.P. Pavlov SPbSMU MOH Russia, Saint Petersburg

Email: potem@inbox.ru

PhD, assistant professor. Department of Ophthalmology

Russian Federation

Aleksandra I. Titarenko

FSBEI HE I.P. Pavlov SPbSMU MOH Russia, Saint Petersburg

Email: titarenko@yandex.ru

resident. Department of Ophthalmology

Russian Federation

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