A Rare Case of Carotidynia: Aneurysm and Kinking of the Left Internal Carotid Artery

Aykut A. M., BEYAZ M. O., KUĞUOĞLU O. E., Oztas D. M., Ugurlucan M.

Cor et Vasa, cilt.67, ss.76-79, 2025 (ESCI, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 67
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Doi Numarası: 10.33678/cor.2025.043
  • Dergi Adı: Cor et Vasa
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, EMBASE
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.76-79
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Aneurysm, Carotid artery, Carotidynia, Kinking, Surgical management
  • Hatay Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Chronic neck pain can be attributed to various etiologies, including carotidynia, a relatively rare condition characterized by pain in the region overlying the carotid artery attributed to underlying vascular pathologies. In this case report, we present the case of a 47-year-old female patient who experienced chronic neck pain and was diagnosed with left internal carotid artery aneurysm and kinking. Surgical reconstruction was performed, resulting in a successful outcome without neurological complications. This case highlights the importance of early diagnosis and appropriate surgical intervention of an aneurysm and kinking of the left internal carotid artery for the management of carotidynia.