The ‘pulsatile’ sebaceous cyst: beware of a superficial temporal artery aneurysm

True aneurysms of the superficial temporal artery (STA) are quite uncommon. Only 14 such cases are described in the literature. Ultrasound scan (USS) is an appropriate and easily accessible non-invasive diagnostic modality, as it can show both the anatomical and flow characteristics of the aneurysma...

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2009, Vol.2009 (may26 1), p.bcr0320091698-bcr0320091698
Main Authors: Gull, Sadaf, Badawy, Ayman, Chaudhuri, Arindam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aneurysms
Cysts
Europe (West)
Female
Histology
Joint surgery
Medical imaging
Postoperative period
Rare Disease
Veins & arteries
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Summary:True aneurysms of the superficial temporal artery (STA) are quite uncommon. Only 14 such cases are described in the literature. Ultrasound scan (USS) is an appropriate and easily accessible non-invasive diagnostic modality, as it can show both the anatomical and flow characteristics of the aneurysmal vessel. Other conditions to be included in the differential diagnosis are haematoma, angiofibroma, eroding middle meningeal artery aneurysm, abscess or a parotid mass. Operative intervention is indicated to relieve symptoms as in this case, and to prevent rupture.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr.03.2009.1698