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The pulsatile head mass, 'uncommon things are sometimes common'. A case series
Robert Staruch1, Oliver Sawyer2, Mohammed Ellabban3
1Royal Free Hospital London, United Kingdom.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|April 22, 2015
Summary
Superficial temporal artery aneurysms, though rare, can result from minor head trauma. These aneurysms require surgical excision for effective management.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Superficial temporal artery aneurysms (STA) are rare, comprising less than 1% of all aneurysms.
- Often caused by mild blunt head trauma, presenting as a pulsatile mass weeks later.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report two cases of superficial temporal artery aneurysms.
- To discuss the diagnosis and management of this rare condition.
Main Methods:
- Case report of two patients with superficial temporal artery aneurysms.
- Clinical presentation and diagnostic findings described.
- Literature review on management strategies.
Main Results:
- Two cases of superficial temporal artery aneurysms secondary to blunt head trauma presented within three months.
- Patients presented with pulsatile scalp masses, one with associated headache.
- Surgical excision was the chosen management.
Conclusions:
- Superficial temporal artery aneurysms can result from low-energy trauma.
- Diagnosis can be aided by simple examination techniques.
- Surgical excision is the recommended treatment for this rare condition.
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