Traumatic retropharyngeal hematoma and prevertebral edema induced by whiplash injury

被引：25

作者：

Anagnostara A. ^{[1
,3
]}

Athanassopoulou A. ^{[1
]}

Kailidou E. ^{[1
]}

Markatos A. ^{[1
]}

Eystathidis A. ^{[2
]}

Papageorgiou S. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Department of Radiology, Asklipiion Hospital, 16673 Voula-Athens

[2] Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Asklipiion Hospital, 16673 Voula-Athens

[3] 16674 Glyfada-Athens

来源：

Emergency Radiology | 2005年 / 11卷 / 3期

关键词：

Prevertebral edema; Retropharyngeal hematoma; Seat-belt injury; Upper airway compression; Whiplash injury;

D O I：

10.1007/s10140-004-0381-0

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摘要：

Whiplash injury commonly results in cervical spine trauma. We report a case of a 58-year-old man, who sustained a whiplash injury from contact with the headrest of his seat after his car was involved in a rear-end collision. He presented with sore throat, hoarseness, difficulty in swallowing and progressing dyspnea. The diagnostic work-up comprising lateral radiograph, CT and MR imaging disclosed the rare constellation of a retropharyngeal hematoma and prevertebral edema without further injury of the cervical spine structures. Compression of the upper airways was evident. A careful history and an appropriate diagnostic approach are essential for the work-up and management of such a life-threatening situation. © ASER 2004.

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页码：145 / 149

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