Pseudoaneurysms of the superficial temporal artery: three case reports

Abstract Pseudoaneurysms of the superficial temporal artery are rare events. They primarily occur in young men as a consequence of blunt head traumas. The majority of cases are asymptomatic, although there are sometimes vague symptoms. Ruptured pseudoaneurysms and development of neurological deficits are occasional complications. The authors describe three cases of pseudoaneurysm of the superficial temporal artery after blunt head trauma. Patients were successfully managed with ligature and resection of the pseudoaneurysms.

【摘要】颞浅动脉假性动脉瘤（superficial temporal artery pseudoaneurysm）为罕见病症，主要好发于青年男性，多因钝性头部外伤所致。多数患者无明显临床症状，仅少数可出现非特异性模糊症状。假性动脉瘤破裂及神经功能缺损为其偶见并发症。本文报告3例钝性头部外伤后并发颞浅动脉假性动脉瘤的病例，所有患者均接受假性动脉瘤结扎切除术治疗并获得成功救治。