J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1992 May;21(5):598-603.

Cirsoid Aneurysms of the Scalp: Report of Three Cases

• Lim YH
• Sim KB
• Shin HS
• Moon JG
• Su SK
• Kang WB
• Lim CS
• Kim HY
• Jin SH

Abstract

The arteriovenous fistula and cirsoid aneurysm, characterised by abnormal arterial and venous connections with grossly dilated and expansile mass of vessels, may predispose to dramatic complications. Cirsoid aneurysms of the scalp have been reported to be difficult to remove. Multiple treatment schemes have been described and, as yet, no standard form of therapy exists. Three cases of cirsoid aneurysms of the scalp are presented. Each of them was treated with embolization and total excision after ligation of the feeding arteries. All of them were well cured.

Keyword

Cirsoid aneurysm; Embolization; Excision; Proximal ligation

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm*
Arteries
Arteriovenous Fistula
Ligation
Scalp*