title: Carotidynia.
abstract: Carotidynia is a common but seldom recognized syndrome in which the patient typically complains of a sore throat. Closer questioning usually reveals the soreness to be in the neck. On physical examination, tenderness is noted along a localized segment of the carotid artery. Often the syndrome is misdiagnosed as cervical adenitis and inappropriately treated with an antibiotic. Etiology is unknown. Anti-inflammatory therapy is effective.
mesh_terms: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002340:Carotid Artery Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007213:Indomethacin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis; D013577:Syndrome
chemical_list: D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D007213:Indomethacin