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True aneurysm of the facial artery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  19 March 2007

J Barraclough ,
H Uppal ,
S Silverman ,
C Helpert  and
J O'Connell
J Barraclough*
Affiliation:
Departments of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, City Hospital Birmingham, UK
H Uppal
Affiliation:
Departments of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, City Hospital Birmingham, UK
S Silverman
Affiliation:
Departments of Vascular Surgery, City Hospital Birmingham, UK
C Helpert
Affiliation:
Departments of Radiology, City Hospital Birmingham, UK
J O'Connell
Affiliation:
Departments of Ear, Nose and Throat Surgery, City Hospital Birmingham, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr James Barraclough, Birmingham Children's Hospital, Steelhouse Lane, Birmingham B4 6NH, UK. Fax: +441215074557 E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

We present a case of true facial artery aneurysm with no associated risk factors, which was non-pulsatile on presentation. This case is unique as the lesion was identified using computed tomography scanning, due to the unusual presentation. The vast majority of aneurysms of the head and neck have a traumatic aetiology, giving rise to false aneurysms; true aneurysms are extremely rare. We discuss the implications of such a lesion and its management.

Keywords

AneurysmFacial ArteryAtherosclerosis
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 122 , Issue 1 , January 2008 , pp. 86 - 87
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2007

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