J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1994 Jul;23(7):816-820.

Traumatic False Aneurysm: Two Cases of Traumatic False Aneurysm of the Superficial Temporal Artery

• Lee CD
• Jung HT
• Kang JK
• Doh JO

Abstract

Two cases of iatrogenically induced false aneurysm of the superficial temporal artery are presented. One patient showed partially filled aneurysmal sac, 1x1 cm sized, on the main trunk of left superficial temporal artery by external carotid artery angiography. Another patient showed aneurysmal dilatation, 3x2 cm sized, of the superficial temporal artery with direct injection of Urograffin into the pulsatile mass. Aneurysm excision is indicated to reduce the risk of hemorrhage from the subsequent head trauma, to relieve headache, and for any cosmetic defect. The authors have reviewed the literature and discussed the incidence, classification, pathogenesis, clinical and angiographic diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment.

Keyword

Traumatic false aneurysm; Superficial temporal artery

MeSH Terms

Aneurysm
Aneurysm, False*
Angiography
Carotid Artery, External
Classification
Craniocerebral Trauma
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Dilatation
Headache
Hemorrhage
Humans
Incidence
Temporal Arteries*