Pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery

Abstract A 15-year-old boy developed a superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm as a result of blunt trauma to the left temporal area. The diagnosis was based on the ultrasonographic appearance. The left temporal region was explored, and haemostasis resulted in complete resolution of the swelling.

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Veröffentlicht in:	British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 2009-07, Vol.47 (5), p.412-413
Hauptverfasser:	Maheshwari, Rahul, Paterson, Anthony W
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Aneurysm, False - diagnostic imaging Aneurysm, False - etiology Biological and medical sciences Dentistry Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Medical sciences Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Superficial temporal artery Surgery Temporal Arteries - diagnostic imaging Temporal Arteries - pathology Temporal Bone - injuries Traumatic pseudoaneurysm Ultrasonography Wounds, Nonpenetrating - complications
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Zusammenfassung:	Abstract A 15-year-old boy developed a superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm as a result of blunt trauma to the left temporal area. The diagnosis was based on the ultrasonographic appearance. The left temporal region was explored, and haemostasis resulted in complete resolution of the swelling.
ISSN:	0266-4356 1532-1940
DOI:	10.1016/j.bjoms.2008.09.003