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StatPearls, LLC

  • Anxiety
  • Dissection
  • Facial Pain
  • Neck Pain

Carotidynia

Carotidynia is a rare condition characterized by unilateral neck and facial pain, often radiating to the ear or forehead. This condition, also known as Fay syndrome or TIPIC syndrome, is classified as an idiopathic neck pain syndrome associated with point tenderness over the carotid artery bifurcation. Head movements, chewing, yawning, coughing, or swallowing worsen the pain. While neurological deficits are generally absent, some cases have reported neurological events. This course explores this pain phenomenon, including the diagnostic and treatment challenges. Although typically self-limiting, episodes last 7 to 14 days and may recur every 1 to 6 months. Carotidynia is often confused with more serious conditions like carotid artery dissection or neoplasms, contributing to patient anxiety. This activity for healthcare professionals is designed to enhance the learner’s competence in identifying carotidynia, performing the recommended evaluation, and implementing an appropriate interprofessional approach when managing this condition.

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Credit types

IPCE CreditsUp to 1.5 creditsAAPA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsAMA PRA Category 1 Credit™Up to 1.5 creditsNursingUp to 1.5 creditsPharmacyUp to 1.5 credits

MOC types

ABS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABPATH — Lifelong LearningUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Accredited CMEUp to 1.5 pointsABIM — Medical KnowledgeUp to 1.5 pointsABS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABOHNS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 pointsABTS — Self-AssessmentUp to 1.5 points

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No

Qualifies for MIPS

No

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  • Article / monograph / reference
  • Credit · Up to 1.5 credits
  • MOC · Up to 1.5 points
  • Fee varies · this provider typically $49–98
  • Released
    Sep 1, 2026
  • Last day to claim credit
    Sep 1, 2029 3 years left

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