CT imaging features of carotidynia: a case report

J Neuroimaging. 2009 Jan;19(1):84-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1552-6569.2007.00232.x. Epub 2008 May 19.

Abstract

Despite denial as a disease entity, carotidynia had shown relatively concordant imaging finding as an inflammatory process surrounding the carotid bifurcation area. We report serial computed tomography (CT) images of a case with carotidynia that showed the layered thickening of the carotid wall with self-limiting disease course.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Artery Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Contrast Media
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Headache Disorders / diagnostic imaging*
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck Pain / diagnostic imaging*
  • Syndrome
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Contrast Media