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Pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery
S S Nemade1, M Eiman, R Blondet
1Geriatric Research, Education and Clinical Center (GRECC), Miami VA Medical Center, FL 33125, USA.
Southern Medical Journal
|August 1, 1996
Summary
This report details the first case of superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm in a 90-year-old woman. Early diagnosis and intervention are crucial for this rare condition, especially in elderly patients experiencing head injuries.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Geriatric Medicine
- Radiology
Background:
- Falls and head injuries are common in the elderly.
- Superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysms are rarely reported.
- The artery's protected anatomical course may contribute to its rarity.