Traumatic pseudoaneurysms of the superficial temporal artery.
Persistent scalp swelling following blunt head injury may be the presenting feature of a pseudoaneurysm of the temporal artery. This paper describes three patients who sustained injuries to the temporal region, which resulted in the formation of pseudoaneurysms. All patients had a delayed presentation to the Emergency Department. We describe their clinical presentations, subsequent management and pitfalls encountered when dealing with this condition.
Cadamy
Andrew J
AJ
Accident and Emergency Department, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, Scotland, UK.
McNaughton
Gordon W
GW
Helliwell
Rebecca
R
D000328:Adult; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D003646:Debridement; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008026:Ligation; D008297:Male; D013699:Temporal Arteries; D014949:Wounds, Nonpenetrating / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis