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INTRODUCTION: The cortico-cavernous fistula is uncommon and uncommonly uncommon. A cortico-cavernous fistula is characterized by an abnormal vascular connection between the internal or external carotid arteries and the venous channels of the cavernous sinus. If left untreated, it might cause additional complications such as intracerebral hematoma, subarachnoid hemorrhage, epistaxis, and otorrhagia. Secondary cortico-cavernous fistula cause glaucoma.CASE PRESENTATION: The interventional radiology unit of the tertiary care hospital in Wardha received an admission of a 22-year-old man. He arrived complaining of a 15-day-old facial and nasal bone injury, which had left him with suitable eye redness, pain, and edema in addition to a headache. Additionally, he was traumatized by a vehicle accident. There is no history of hematemesis, nausea, or vomiting. There is no history of a cold, a cough, or a concussion. Such illnesses as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, T.B., and asthma were absent. There was a physical examination. Save for the eye, other physical characteristics are typical. Redness and swelling are seen in the right eye. Above the conjunctiva, is a thick, red blood vessel. The S1 and S2 noises were usual. On the abdomen, there are no scars or enlargements.THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT: The patient was admitted for interventional radiology therapy of a cortico-cavernous fistula. Vital readings for the patient, like blood pressure, were 120/80. The measurements were 37 °C temperature, 75 b/m pulse, and 15 b/m respiration rate. After the patient's accident-related medical history was obtained, an evaluation of the patient's physical condition, blood work, a C.T. Scan, an MRI, an X-ray, and an E.C.G was evaluated. The patient had received antibiotics, antiplatelet medications, antiemetics, antacids, and analgesics. The patient had received antibiotics, antiplatelet drugs, antiemetics, antacids, and painkillers. The patient has been advised to undergo cortico-cavernous fistula embolization surgery.

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