Mass on the head : Spontaneous arteriovenous fistula of the superficial temporal artery

Abstract : An arteriovenous fistula of the superficial temporal artery (STA) is a direct and abnormal communication between the STA, feeding artery, and superficial temporal vein, draining veins that bypass the capillary network. Several cases of trauma-induced or iatrogenic-induced arteriovenous fi...

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Published in:	The Journal of Medical Investigation Vol. 66; no. 1.2; pp. 209 - 210
Main Authors:	Yagi, Shusuke, Saijo, Yoshihito, Matsuda, Taku, Kanematsu, Yasuhisa, Sata, Masataka
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Japan The University of Tokushima Faculty of Medicine 15-02-2019
Subjects:	Aged Arteriovenous Fistula - etiology Humans Male pulsation Temporal Arteries - abnormalities the elderly vascular malformation pulsation the elderly vascular malformation
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Summary:	Abstract : An arteriovenous fistula of the superficial temporal artery (STA) is a direct and abnormal communication between the STA, feeding artery, and superficial temporal vein, draining veins that bypass the capillary network. Several cases of trauma-induced or iatrogenic-induced arteriovenous fistula (AVF) of the STA have been reported ; however, spontaneous AVF of the STA not associated with trauma or medical treatment are extremely rare. Herein, we present a case of spontaneous AVF of the STA diagnosed in old age. J. Med. Invest. 66 : 209-210, February, 2019
ISSN:	1343-1420 1349-6867
DOI:	10.2152/jmi.66.209