Superficial temporal artery aneurysms

Abstract

Although rare, a superficial temporal artery aneurysm should be considered when a temporal head mass is evaluated. This condition is almost always a result of blunt or penetrating head trauma. Clinical examination is sufficient to confirm the diagnosis. Simple elective ligation and excision of the aneurysm is curative.

Management of non-giant cell arteritis disease of the superficial temporal artery

“…The percutaneous options include injection of thrombin into the pseudoaneurysm space under ultrasound guidance for patients with pseudoaneurysm and coil embolization has been described for obliterating true aneurysms as well. 11,12 Based on our experience, we present excellent results with both percutaneous thrombin injections for pseudoaneurysm and surgical excision. Due to the superficial location of this artery and relative ease of accessing it with an open surgical ligation, we recommend either an open surgical ligation or a minimally invasive method if experienced with this procedure.…”

Faux-anévrisme de l’artère temporale superficielle : à propos de deux cas

“…Depuis, environ 400 cas ont été publiés. Ils surviennent essentiellement dans un contexte de traumatisme crâniofacial fermé [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8]. Nous présentons deux cas de faux-anévrisme de l'ATS.…”

Paintball injury causing temporal artery pseudoaneurysms—A case for better protection

“…2 Historically, they were associated with a duelling injury or blood letting but in more recent times are usually sports related or occasionally iatrogenic, e.g. post craniotomy, cyst excision, punch hair grafting or temporomandibular joint arthroplasty.…”