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ArticleCurrent medical imaging2025

Imaging of Carotid Blowout Syndrome in a Patient with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma After Radiation Therapy.

Yuanling Yang, Xinting Peng, Weiyi Liu, Lixuan Huang, Zisan Zeng

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Yuanling YangDepartment of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
Xinting PengDepartment of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
Weiyi LiuDepartment of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
Lixuan HuangDepartment of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.
Zisan ZengDepartment of Radiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, 530021, Guangxi, China.

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Abstract

introductionThis case highlights the rare but life-threatening complication of carotid blowout syndrome (CBS) after radiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC). It is characterized by rupture of the carotid artery, often occurring months or years after treatment. Early diagnosis and timely intervention are essential to improve clinical outcomes. CASE PRESENTATION: A 45-year-old woman with NPC developed recurrent epistaxis 31 months after chemoradiotherapy. MRI and MRA ruled out tumor recurrence. High-resolution vessel wall imaging (VWI) revealed eccentric thickening, irregular enhancement, and a pseudoaneurysm in the lacerum segment of the left internal carotid artery (ICA), which was confirmed by CTA and DSA. The patient underwent embolization and remained stable at 1-year follow-up.

conclusionThis case underscores the value of VWI in detecting CBS-related vascular changes. Imaging is crucial for early diagnosis and timely intervention in high-risk patients with NPC who have undergone radiotherapy.

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carotid arterycarotid blowout syndromeDiagnosisimagingnasopharyngeal carcinoma.

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