Superficial temporal artery aneurysm (STAA) is a vascular lesion predominantly seen a few weeks after blunt or penetrating trauma to the temporal region. 1,2 Patients may present with no symptoms other than a bulge in the forehead. In some cases, symptoms can be persistent headaches and spontaneous bleeding. 2,3 As with any case, a detailed history and physical examination are paramount to reach the correct diagnosis. STAA is considered a rare diagnosis with little over 400 cases reported in the literature, some of which are pediatric cases. However, there is no specific data on the incidence of STAA for the pediatric population. 4 Either due to lack of reporting or actual scarcity, this represents a rare case in what appears to be an even rarer population.
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