A Case of Carotidynia
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
;
: 129-133, 1990.
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in Korean
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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.
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Main subject:
Physical Examination
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Arteritis
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Vascular Headaches
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Carotid Arteries
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Neck Pain
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Diagnosis
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Neck
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
Year:
1990
Type:
Article
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