J Korean Neurol Assoc.
1990 Jun;8(1):129-133.
A Case of Carotidynia
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Neurology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.
- 2Department of Radiology, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Korea.
Abstract
- A carotidynia is a syndrome of vascular neck pain or tenderness arising from one or both carotid artery which is frequently associated with various forms of extracranial vascular headache, Carotidynia is a common but infrequently recognized syndrome. Careful history taking, physical examination and appropreate Lab(ex: CT scan of neck) may be indicated for accurate diagnosis and adequate management. We experienced a case of carotidynia which was believed to be related to a carotid arteritis evidenced by elevated ESR, abnormalities of neck CT, angiogram, and good response to steroid.
