Cervicocranial syndrome

Cervicocranial syndrome (or Craniocervical Junction Syndrome) is a combination of symptoms that are caused by an abnormality in the neck. Symptoms often include vertigo, chronic headache, tinnitus, facial pain, ear pain, dysphagia and pain at the carotid artery.[1] It is usually caused by spondylosis, a degeneration of the spinal column.[1]

Cervicocranial syndrome
Other namesCraniocervical Junction Syndrome
SpecialtyNeurology 

References

  1. Terrahe K (1985). "[The cervico-cranial syndrome in the practice of the otorhinolaryngologist]". Laryngol Rhinol Otol (Stuttg) (in German). 64 (6): 292–9. doi:10.1055/s-2007-1008141. PMID 4033308.
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