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Retropharyngeal Calcific Tendinitis Mimicking a Retropharyngeal Phlegmon
Joint Authors
Gabra, Nathalie
Belair, Manon
Ayad, Tareck
Source
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-06-03
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Acute retropharyngeal tendinitis is a little known but not an uncommon condition.
It was first described by Hartley in 1964 as an inflammation of the longus colli muscle secondary to calcium crystals deposition on its insertion.
The calcifications are mostly located on the oblique portion of the muscle at the level of C1-C2.
Methods.
We will describe this disease through 4 cases that presented in our institution.
Results.
The most common symptoms are severe neck pain, odynophagia, and a painful restriction of neck movement.
It is associated with mild fever and inflammatory lab findings such as a slight elevation of white blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein.
CT scan is recommended as the first-line imaging modality to establish a diagnosis.
Treatments consist of NSAIDs and analgesics to accelerate the healing process.
If symptoms are severe, a course of corticosteroids is required.
Conclusion.
Since the clinical and laboratory findings of this condition and those of a retropharyngeal abscess overlap, it is important to establish the right diagnosis in order to prevent more invasive procedures.
A good knowledge of this clinical entity by otolaryngologists would prevent delays in hospital discharge and unnecessary anxiety.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Gabra, Nathalie& Belair, Manon& Ayad, Tareck. 2013. Retropharyngeal Calcific Tendinitis Mimicking a Retropharyngeal Phlegmon. Case Reports in Otolaryngology،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Gabra, Nathalie…[et al.]. Retropharyngeal Calcific Tendinitis Mimicking a Retropharyngeal Phlegmon. Case Reports in Otolaryngology No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Gabra, Nathalie& Belair, Manon& Ayad, Tareck. Retropharyngeal Calcific Tendinitis Mimicking a Retropharyngeal Phlegmon. Case Reports in Otolaryngology. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-507510
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-507510