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KMID : 0390220160270010166
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Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
2016 Volume.27 No. 1 p.166 ~ p.170
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A Case of Acute Calcific Tendinitis of the Longus Colli Muscle in the Cervical Spine Misconceived as Acute Retropharyngeal Abscess
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Suk Sang-Hyok
Jung Tae-Young
Kim Seok
Choi So-Hee
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Abstract
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Acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle, which is also known as retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis, is an under-recongnized cause of acute cervical pain produced by an inflammation of the longus colli muscle. Acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle is a rare benign condition which is characterized by acute sore throat, neck pain and stiffness, dysphagia, odynophagia and a limited range in the cervical spine. This condition can easily be overlooked or misdiagnosed because of its rather non-specific presentation and rare occurrence. The differential diagnosis includes a retropharyngeal abscess, meningitis, infectious spondylitis and herniated disc in the cervical spine. Knowledge of the clinical and imaging findings can prevent a misdiagnosis and inappropriate procedures. We report a case of acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle misconceived as acute retropharyngeal abscess with a reviews of the related literatures.
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KEYWORD
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Calcific tendinitis, Longus colli muscle, Retropharyngeal abscess
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