title: Von Willebrand disease associated with superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm.
abstract: We report on two patients with von Willebrand disease (vWD) that presented with superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysms following minor blunt trauma. We discuss the possible pathophysiological link between vWD and blood vessel abnormalities. The cases highlight the importance of considering the diagnosis of vWD in patients presenting with pseudoaneurysm.
authors.affiliation: Department of Vascular Surgery, Royal Perth Hospital, University of Western Australia, Perth, WA, Australia.
authors.forename: B J
authors.initials: BJ
authors.lastname: Ricciardo
authors.forename: B P
authors.initials: BP
authors.lastname: Mwipatayi
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Abbas
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sieunarine
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Eikelboom
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013699:Temporal Arteries; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures; D014842:von Willebrand Diseases / Q000150:complications*