An overview of the management of pseudoaneurysm of the maxillary artery: a report of a case following mandibular subcondylar osteotomy.

Background: Aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms, and arteriovenous malformations of the maxillary artery are rare. This is why this case report and current opinions regarding therapy are presented.

Patient: A 41 year old woman presented in 1991 with recurrent pain and swelling in the right infra-auricular region of 3 years duration which was unresponsive to antibiotics.