The Presentation and Management of Facial Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Review of the Literature

Abstract

Pseudoaneurysm is a rare vascular complication of trauma, causing an incomplete tear of the vessel wall. We present a clinical case report arising from the distal branch of facial artery in an infant. Facial artery pseudoaneurysm is a rare complication of facial trauma and can easily be misdiagnosed especially in the paediatric age group. Prompt investigation and diagnosis with timely and apt intervention is the key to the successful management of facial artery pseudoaneurysm.

Keywords

• facial artery
• pseudoaneurysm
• post traumatic
• arteriography
• false aneurysm
• infant