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. 2012 Jan;3(1):95-6.
doi: 10.4103/0976-3147.91976.

Cirsoid aneurysm of scalp

Leo Francis Tauro  1 , G Suhith, Prathvi Shetty, Diwakar Rao
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Cirsoid aneurysm of scalp

Leo Francis Tauro et al. J Neurosci Rural Pract. 2012 Jan.
No abstract available

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Unenhanced axial CT image shows a serpiginous subcutaneous mass in the right temporal-occipital region
Figure 2
Figure 2
Contrast-enhanced axial CT image shows marked contrast enhancement within the cirsoid aneurysm
Figure 3
Figure 3
CT angiogram showing the lesion
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