Spontaneous Pseudoaneurysm of the Proximal Occipital Artery Presenting as a Neck Mass
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249 Fig. 2. Computed tomography scan (axial section) shows a left proximal occipital artery pseudoaneurysm. Fig. 1. Preoperative photograph showing a lesion on the left neck. nodules recovered completely without scarring. Therefore, physicians who perform aesthetic procedures should be aware that late-onset painful nodules are likely to be caused by a bacterial infection such as MRSA, and identification of the bacteria may be preferable to hastily pursuing other treatment possibilities.
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