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Pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery treated by embolization: Report of a case

2000; Elsevier BV; Volume: 58; Issue: 7 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1053/joms.2000.7282

1531-5053

Francisco García Sánchez, Fernando Delgado, Manuel José Moreno Ramos,

Vascular Anomalies and Treatments

Pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporary artery (STA) is an infrequently seen condition, with fewer than 200 cases reported. 1 Webber CM Wing GG Burton RG Pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery: Report of a case. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1997; 55: 166 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (21) Google Scholar Most of the aneurysms have a traumatic origin, although cases of congenital and arteriosclerotic origin have been described. 2 Peick AL Nichols WK Curtis JJ et al. Aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms of the superficial temporal artery caused by trauma. J Vasc Surg. 1988; 8: 606 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (106) Google Scholar The diagnosis is usually based on the clinical findings and is confirmed by techniques such as duplex ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), or angiography. 3 Nemade SS Eiman M Blondet R et al. Pseudoaneurysmn of the superficial temporal artery. South Med J. 1996; 89: 815 Crossref PubMed Scopus (8) Google Scholar , 4 Fox JT Cordts PR Gwinn BC Traumatic aneurysm of the superficial temporal artery: Case report. J Trauma. 1994; 36: 562 Crossref PubMed Scopus (55) Google Scholar , 5 Merkus JWS Nieuwenhuijzen GAP Jacobs PPM et al. Traumatic pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery. Injury. 1994; 25: 468 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (16) Google Scholar In the past, the treatment has been mainly surgical. 1 Webber CM Wing GG Burton RG Pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery: Report of a case. J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1997; 55: 166 Abstract Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (21) Google Scholar , 2 Peick AL Nichols WK Curtis JJ et al. Aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms of the superficial temporal artery caused by trauma. J Vasc Surg. 1988; 8: 606 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (106) Google Scholar We present a case treated by endovascular embolization.