Superficial temporal artery Pseudo aneurysm:

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Pseudo aneurysms of the superficial temporal artery are uncommon vascular lesion of external carotid system and most often the result of blunt head trauma. The frequency of pseudo aneurysms of superficial temporal artery developing after craniotomy is exceedingly low and only a few cases have been reported. We present a case of pseudo aneurysm of this type in a 45 years old male who underwent craniotomy for excision of meningioma. One month postoperatively, the craniotomy flap exhibited an enormous diffuse pulsate swelling. The suspected diagnosis of pseudo aneurysm arising from superficial temporal artery was confirmed on angiography. Surgical excision was done and no recurrences of the tumor or aneurysm were noted on subsequent follow up.

Keywords

• Craniotomy
• Trauma Centers
• Superficial temporal artery
• Pseudo aneurysm
• meningioma.