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Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of superficial temporal artery: a case report
Suzi Su-Hsin Chen1, Shri Kumar Prasad
1Vascular Laboratory, Department of Vascular Sciences and Medicine, Dandenong Hospital, Victoria, Australia.
Journal of Clinical Ultrasound : JCU
|March 3, 2009
Summary
A traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery occurred in a 36-year-old male following head trauma. Diagnosis was confirmed by duplex sonography, revealing a partially thrombosed pseudoaneurysm.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Traumatology
Background:
- Head injuries can result in vascular complications.
- Pseudoaneurysms are a rare but serious consequence of trauma.
- Superficial temporal artery injuries may present with subtle or overt signs.
Observation:
- A 36-year-old male presented with a pulsatile mass in the left temporal region post-head injury.
- Clinical examination suggested a vascular anomaly.
- The pulsatile nature of the mass indicated potential arterial involvement.
Findings:
- Duplex sonography confirmed a traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery.
- Imaging revealed the pseudoaneurysm was partially thrombosed.
- The findings correlate the head injury with the specific arterial injury.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of traumatic pseudoaneurysms is crucial for preventing complications.
- Duplex sonography is an effective non-invasive tool for diagnosing pseudoaneurysms.
- Prompt management can mitigate risks associated with pulsatile masses and potential hemorrhage.
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