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- Title
Retropharyngeal calcific tendonitis complicated by retropharyngeal abscess: Case report.
- Authors
Alhulaimy, Nawal Mohammed; Albraheem, Nadia Mohammed
- Abstract
Background: Retropharyngeal calcific tendonitis is defined as an uncommon and self-limiting inflammatory process of the superior oblique tendons of the longus colli muscle. It is considered as one of the differential diagnosis of retropharyngeal fluid collection. Furthermore, it causes neck pain resulting in limitation of the range of motion due to calcification of longus colli muscle and accumulation of sterile effusions. It is very important to have a definitive diagnosis by using computed tomography (CT) because the symptoms of retropharyngeal calcific tendonitis can resemble other serious conditions such as retropharyngeal abscess, thus it will affect the management plan. Retropharyngeal calcific tendonitis does not require surgical treatment; it is treated medically using non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications. On the other hand, retropharyngeal abscess required incision and drainage. In this study, we discuss one case of retropharyngeal calcific tendonitis complicated by retropharyngeal abscess, discussing key radiologic features, and treatment options.
- Subjects
CALCIFIC tendinitis; ABSCESSES; EXUDATES &; transudates; COMPUTED tomography; STEROIDAL anti-inflammatory agents
- Publication
Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine, 2018, Vol 72, Issue 7, p4853
- ISSN
1687-2002
- Publication type
Case Study