Pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery: case report and review of the literature
J. Shalhoub, M. Hamish, M. B. Sikkel and A. H. Davies
Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF, UK
West of London Vascular Service, Charing Cross Hospital, Fulham Palace Road, London W6 8RF, UK
Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine, St Mary's Hospital, Praed Street, London W1 1NY, UK
Corresponding address:
Dr Joseph Shalhoub,
Department of Accident and Emergency Medicine,
Charing Cross Hospital,
Fulham Palace Road,
London W6 8RF, UK.
E-mail: joseph.shalhoub@doctors.org.uk
Since the first description by Bartholin in 1740, 386 cases of aneurysms of the facial vasculature have been reported in the world literature. Of these, less than 200 were of the superficial temporal artery (STA) [1]. Such STA lesions are commonly pseudoaneurysms presenting within weeks of direct trauma. We present a case of STA pseudoaneurysm following a closed head injury.
Key words
Pseudoaneurysm; superficial temporal artery; facial vasculature; head trauma.
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