A traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery

Yonsei Med J. 1998 Apr;39(2):180-3. doi: 10.3349/ymj.1998.39.2.180.

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm arising from the superficial temporal artery (STA) is very rare and is most commonly caused by blunt trauma. Most pseudoaneurysms of the STA usually present as a painless pulsating mass, with concomitant symptoms according to location, and their size may rapidly increase. The treatment of choice is ligation and resection. We present a case of pseudoaneurysm arising from STA after a penetrating injury caused by broken glass. We describe the history, findings of physical examination, Doppler sonography, angiography, histopathology, and the outcome of treatment. We also include a brief review of this condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm, False / diagnosis
  • Aneurysm, False / etiology*
  • Aneurysm, False / surgery
  • Angiography, Digital Subtraction
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Temporal Arteries / injuries*
  • Temporal Arteries / pathology
  • Temporal Arteries / surgery
  • Thrombosis / etiology
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler
  • Wounds, Penetrating / complications*
  • Wounds, Penetrating / surgery