An elongated hyperdense structure which represents a fishbone is seen in the right prevertebral space, from the level of C5 to C6. There is extensive thickening of the prevertebral soft tissue from the level of C4 to C7 due to inflammation. Ill-defined hypodensities seen within the inflamed soft tissue could represent a fluid collection.
Nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngeal structures are normal.