| Superficial temporal artery aneurysms. | |
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PMID: 9510295 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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OBJECTIVE: We analyzed the data from our vascular registry to determine the cause, clinical features, and cost-effective management of this uncommon pathologic entity. DESIGN: Patients referred to the vascular surgery outpatient clinic of a tertiary referral center during the past 18 years were evaluated. SUBJECTS: The subjects were six male patients (14 to 32 years) referred for evaluation of a unilateral pulsatile mass over the temporal region of the head. INTERVENTION: Diagnosis of superficial temporal artery aneurysm was verified by loss of the aneurysm's pulse with compression of the ipsilateral proximal superficial temporal artery. All treated aneurysms were electively ligated and excised as an ambulatory procedure. RESULTS: The symptoms were resolved. No recurrences or other complications were seen. CONCLUSIONS: 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. |
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Authors:
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I I Pipinos; C D Dossa; D J Reddy |
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
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Title: Journal of vascular surgery : official publication, the Society for Vascular Surgery [and] International Society for Cardiovascular Surgery, North American Chapter Volume: 27 ISSN: 0741-5214 ISO Abbreviation: J. Vasc. Surg. Publication Date: 1998 Feb |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1998-03-30 Completed Date: 1998-03-30 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8407742 Medline TA: J Vasc Surg Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 374-7 Citation Subset: IM |
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Henry Ford Hospital, Department of Surgery, Detroit, Mich. 48202, USA. |
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Adolescent Adult Craniocerebral Trauma / complications Head Injuries, Closed / complications Humans Intracranial Aneurysm* / diagnosis, epidemiology, etiology, surgery Male Registries Temporal Arteries* / injuries Wounds, Nonpenetrating / complications |
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