CEUS characterization of carotidynia – a case report

Purpose: CEUS is a valuable method for the characterization of carotid plaques. Carotidynia is a rare pain syndrome of unknown etiology. Based on MRI-findings, radiologist claim an inflammation of either the carotid sheath or the carotid wall. This case report demonstrates the vascularization pattern of a twolayered carotidynia lesion and its regression at follow up three weeks later. Material and methods: A 42-year old patient developed severe pain at the right submandibular region. 3-Tesla MRI and Sonography were performed and carotidynia was diagnosed. Three weeks later follow-up sonography and CEUS were done…