title: A rare cause of a parotid mass: spontaneous pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery.
abstract: The authors describe a rare presentation of a spontaneous pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery which mimicked a parotid neoplasm. The clinical presentation, possible aetiology, diagnosis, and management of this condition are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Eastbourne District General Hospital, East Sussex, UK. neilrwoodhouse@yahoo.com
authors.forename: N R
authors.initials: NR
authors.lastname: Woodhouse
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Gok
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Saha
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Howlett
mesh_terms: D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D000792:Angiography; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods; D008875:Middle Aged; D010305:Parotid Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D010306:Parotid Gland / Q000098:blood supply*; D013699:Temporal Arteries / Q000473:pathology*; D018615:Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color; D057832:Watchful Waiting