8B22.43

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

Carotid cavernous fistula

Description

A carotid-cavernous fistula results from an abnormal communication between the arterial and venous systems within the cavernous sinus in the skull.

Index terms

  • Carotid cavernous fistula

Exclusions from above levels

  • 8B25 – Late effects of cerebrovascular disease
  • NA07 – Intracranial injury
  • 05 – Endocrine, nutritional or metabolic diseases
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  • 18 – Complications of pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium
  • 19 – Certain conditions originating in the perinatal period
  • 22 – Injury, poisoning or certain other consequences of external causes

Sibling codes

  • 8B22.40 – Arteriovenous malformation of cerebral vessels
  • 8B22.41 – Cerebral cavernous malformation
  • 8B22.42 – Dural arteriovenous fistula
  • 8B22.4Y – Other specified intracranial vascular malformation
  • 8B22.4Z – Intracranial vascular malformation, unspecified

Foundation entity

Carotid cavernous fistula – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/20445424

Part of: 8B22.4: Intracranial vascular malformation › 8B22: Certain specified cerebrovascular diseases › 08: Diseases of the nervous system