[Traumatic aneurysm of the superficial temporal artery: a case report]

Traumatic aneurysm of superficial temporal artery is an uncommon lesion. Blunt traumas of war, firearm, motorized vehicle and sport injuries are common causes. In this case, traumatic aneurysm of superficial temporal artery that occurs after scalp trauma in 74 years old male patient, was reported. Patient who suffers from a mass in his forehead ten days after trauma was admitted to our clinic. Selective angiography of the right temporal artery was performed as traumatic aneurysm was suspected upon the findings of physical examination and cranial computerized tomography studies. The aneurysm was detected. The proximal and distal part of the aneurysm was ligated and it was totally removed under general anesthesia. The histopathological investigation confirmed the presence of the traumatic aneurysm. Especially in hairy skin injuries, traumatic lesions should be considered as an aneurysm. Diagnosis, treatment, and surgical strategy must be planned by the help of these informations.