Cirsoid aneurysm of the scalp
Journal Title: MedPulse -International Medical Journal - Year 2016, Vol 3, Issue 8
Abstract
Cirsoid aneurysms are rare arteriovenous malformation of the scalp. They are usually congenital in etiology. The term “cirsoid aneurysm” is used because this lesion resembles a varix; the derivation of cirsoid is from the Greek word kirsos, or varix. The superficial temporal artery is the most commonly involved artery. Patients usually present with a pulsatile disfiguring scalp mass which can be extensive. Other presenting symptoms include headache, pulsatile tinnitus, and hemorrhage from the lesion following minor head trauma. Treatment options include surgical resection, endovascular occlusion, and direct percutaneous injection of sclerosing agents. The radiological findings are important for patient management. We report a rare case of high shunt flow scalp AVM of frontal region that capturing feeders from right angular artery.
Authors and Affiliations
Poonam Gupta, Neha Gupta, Jai Chaudhary, Hemant K Mishra, A P Verma
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