Retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis: Case report and review of literature

被引：51

作者：

Chung T. ^{[1
,3
]}

Rebello R. ^{[1
]}

Gooden E.E. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Radiology, St. Joseph's Hospital, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ont.

[2] Department of Otolaryngology, North York General Hospital, Toronto, Ont.

[3] Toronto, Ont. M8X 1A5

来源：

Emergency Radiology | 2005年 / 11卷 / 6期

关键词：

Calcific tendinitis; Longus colli muscle; Retropharynx;

D O I：

10.1007/s10140-005-0427-y

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摘要：

Retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis, also known as acute calcific prevertebral tendinitis or longus colli tendinitis, is an uncommon benign condition presenting as acute neck pain. Clinically, it can be misdiagnosed as retropharyngeal abscess, traumatic injury, or infectious spondylitis. The diagnosis is made radiographically by an amorphous calcification anterior to C1-C2 and prevertebral soft tissue swelling. We present three cases of this uncommon condition to illustrate the classic findings on plain film, CT, and MRI. Recognition of the pathognomonic imaging appearance allows for easy diagnosis preventing unnecessary tests and treatment. © Am Soc Emergency Radiol 2005.

引用

页码：375 / 380

页数：5

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