Presentation
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
Patient Data
Age: 60 years
Gender: Male
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Reduction in caliber of the oropharyngeal airway secondary to extraluminal compression by ectatic retropharyngeal right internal carotid artery. Both carotid arteries demonstrate a retropharyngeal course, right more than left.
Case Discussion
Retropharyngeal carotid artery following an ectatic course can impress the posterior oropharyngeal wall. When seen bilaterally, they are called 'kissing carotids'. The identification is important to prevent any catastrophic iatrogenic injury.
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