Open AccessCalcific Tendinitis of the Longus Colli Muscle
Author(s) -
P. Ovreeide,
Bart De Keyzer,
F. Govaere,
Ilse Crevits
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of the belgian society of radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.232
H-Index - 24
ISSN - 1780-2393
DOI - 10.5334/jbr-btr.801
Subject(s) - calcific tendinitis , medicine , tendinitis , radiology , interventional radiology , medical physics , general surgery , anatomy , tendon , rotator cuff
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.
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