J Korean Neurosurg Soc.  1988 Feb;17(1):109-112.

Traumatic Cerebral Aneurysm: A Case of Traumatic False Aneurysm of the Superficial Temporal Artery

• Lee IM
• Kim SJ
• Park SP
• Doh JO
• Joo YJ

Abstract

A case of iatrogenic false aneurysm of the superficial temporal artery is presented. Direct injection of Urograffin into the pulsatile mass showed aneurysmal dilatation, 3x2cm sized, of the superficial temporal artery. 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*
Classification
Craniocerebral Trauma
Diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Dilatation
Headache
Hemorrhage
Incidence
Intracranial Aneurysm*
Temporal Arteries*