Original Article
Calcific Tendinitis of the Longus Colli Muscle
Authors:
P. Ovreeide ,
Department of Radiology, Heilig Hart Ziekenhuis, Roeselare., BE
B. De Keyzer,
Department of Radiology, Heilig Hart Ziekenhuis, Roeselare., BE
F. Govaere,
Department of Radiology, Heilig Hart Ziekenhuis, Roeselare., BE
I. Crevits
Department of Radiology, Heilig Hart Ziekenhuis, Roeselare., BE
Abstract
Background: A 49-year-old man presented at the emergency department with neck pain for one week but also with subfebrility, sore throat and difficulties for swallowing for 3 days. Physical examination showed limited neck movement and tenderness of the trapezius muscles. Blood test showed an elevated C-reactive protein level and a mild leukocytosis. Tracheolaryngoscopy was normal.
How to Cite:
Ovreeide P, De Keyzer B, Govaere F, Crevits I. Calcific Tendinitis of the Longus Colli Muscle. Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology. 2015;98(3):135–6. DOI: http://doi.org/10.5334/jbr-btr.801
Published on
01 Jun 2015.
Peer Reviewed
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