Traumatic pseudoaneurysm and arteriovenous fistula involving the middle meningeal artery.
Two cases of traumatic pseudoaneurysm and arteriovenous fistula involving the middle meningeal artery are reported with a review of the world literature on these specific entities. The two conditions appear to evolve through similar mechanisms and may lead to a confusing clinical picture. High quality angiography is important in making an early diagnosis, prior to performing a definitive surgical procedure.
D000783:Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D000792:Angiography; D001164:Arteriovenous Fistula / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008576:Meningeal Arteries / Q000293:injuries*; D008875:Middle Aged