Longus colli calcific tendinitis

Case contributed by Aneta Kecler-Pietrzyk
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Difficulties in swallowing. Severe neck pain.

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Lateral view

x-ray

Marked prevertebral soft tissue swelling extending from the skull base to C5 with prominent calcification just beneath the anterior arch of C1 in keeping with acute calcific tendinitis of longus colli tendon.

Case Discussion

Acute longus colli muscle calcific tendinitis is an uncommon cause of acute neck pain.

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