Internal carotid artery aneurysm presenting as sinus pain

Sinusitis and its associated facial pain are frequently seen by ENT surgeons. However, it is important to have a high index of suspicion in cases with atypical symptoms, particularly those with unexplained, unilateral, severe facial pain, and to consider an internal carotid artery dissection. This i...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of laryngology and otology 2007-10, Vol.121 (10), p.1006-1008
Hauptverfasser:	Al-Reefy, H, Johnson, C A, Balfour, A, Dilkes, M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aneurysm - complications Aneurysm, Dissecting - complications Biological and medical sciences Blood and lymphatic vessels Cardiology. Vascular system Clinical Records Cranial nerves. Spinal roots. Peripheral nerves. Autonomic nervous system. Gustation. Olfaction Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous Facial Pain Facial Pain - etiology Humans Internal Carotid Artery Dissection Male Medical sciences Middle Aged Nervous system (semeiology, syndromes) Neurology Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology Pain, Postoperative - etiology Paranasal Sinus Diseases - etiology Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:	Sinusitis and its associated facial pain are frequently seen by ENT surgeons. However, it is important to have a high index of suspicion in cases with atypical symptoms, particularly those with unexplained, unilateral, severe facial pain, and to consider an internal carotid artery dissection. This important diagnosis accounts for almost 20 per cent of all strokes in the young, and anti-coagulation can help to prevent thrombosis and embolism. Two cases are presented for illustration.
ISSN:	0022-2151 1748-5460
DOI:	10.1017/S0022215107006986