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American Journal of Neuroradiology
DOI 10.3174/ajnr.A1013

HEAD & NECK

[18F\ Fluorodeoxyglucose Positron-Emission Tomography-CT Imaging of Carotidynia

R.R. Amaravadi, S.C. Behr, P.D. Kousoubris and S. Raja

From the Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Department of Radiology, Burlington, Mass.

Please address correspondence to Raghu R. Amaravadi, MD, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Department of Radiology, 41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805; e-mail: raghu.r.amaravadi{at}lahey.org

SUMMARY: Carotidynia is an idiopathic syndrome characterized by pain over the carotid bifurcation without associated luminal pathologic process. The classification of carotidynia as a distinct disease rather than as a symptom has generated controversy in the literature. Recent reports, however, suggest that carotidynia is a distinct disease characterized by the presence of enhancing soft tissue in the carotid sheath. We describe findings of carotidynia on positron-emission tomography and CT that further support the classification of carotidynia as a distinct inflammatory disease.






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