Superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm: ultrasonographic diagnosis in the ED
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE, vol.27, no.5, 2009 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 27 Issue: 5
- Publication Date: 2009
- Doi Number: 10.1016/j.ajem.2008.08.024
- Journal Name: AMERICAN JOURNAL OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm (STAP) is an uncommon complication of blunt and penetrating trauma. It accounts for only 1% of all traumatic aneurysms. Superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm usually has the characteristic appearance of a cystic pulsatile mass in the region of the superficial temporal artery. Here we present a case of posttraumatic STAP detected by US in the emergency department (ED).