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Dimitrios L. Arvanitis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle: case report and review of the literature
    European Spine Journal, 2012
    Co-Authors: Aristeidis H. Zibis, D Giannis, P Kitsioulis, Konstantinos N Malizos, Dimitrios L. Arvanitis
    Abstract:

    Purpose Acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle (or retropharyngeal tendinitis) is an aseptic inflammatory process characterized by acute posterior neck pain, neck stiffness and dysphagia or odynophagia. Awareness of its existence is crucial in the differential diagnosis, because many other conditions, such as retropharyngeal abscess, meningitis or disc herniation, show similar clinical features. We present a case exhibiting an uncommon symptom (torticollis) and a brief literature review to emphasize the risk of misdiagnosis. Methods A 36-year-old woman presented with neck stiffness and torticollis accompanied by dysphagia and Prevertebral Space sensitivity on the second day. Results The diagnosis was established by computed tomography (CT), the gold standard for identifying the presence of Prevertebral oedema and calcific deposition associated with retropharyngeal tendinitis. Treatment with NSAIDs and low doses of corticosteroids relieved the symptoms within 48 h. Conclusions Retropharyngeal tendinitis is an underreported entity in the literature and orthopaedists should become aware of its existence. Misdiagnosis of this important mimicker may lead to unnecessary antibiotics administration and interventions in the retropharyngeal Space

E Hall - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle: spectrum of CT appearances and anatomical correlation
    The British journal of radiology, 2009
    Co-Authors: C E Offiah, E Hall
    Abstract:

    Calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle is a retropharyngeal inflammatory process of the named Prevertebral muscle that can present acutely with debilitating symptoms. The cross-sectional imaging appearances of this rare condition, although rather specific, can be somewhat misleading. This is, in part, due to a lack of familiarity with the normal anatomy and pathology of the Prevertebral Space, as well as the variation in the imaging appearances that can be found. Definitive radiological diagnosis is often paramount to avoid unnecessary and potentially dangerous intervention. Three cases of acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle are presented, with the salient anatomy and variation in CT appearances described.

M J F M Janssen - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

Aristeidis H. Zibis - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle: case report and review of the literature
    European Spine Journal, 2012
    Co-Authors: Aristeidis H. Zibis, D Giannis, P Kitsioulis, Konstantinos N Malizos, Dimitrios L. Arvanitis
    Abstract:

    Purpose Acute calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle (or retropharyngeal tendinitis) is an aseptic inflammatory process characterized by acute posterior neck pain, neck stiffness and dysphagia or odynophagia. Awareness of its existence is crucial in the differential diagnosis, because many other conditions, such as retropharyngeal abscess, meningitis or disc herniation, show similar clinical features. We present a case exhibiting an uncommon symptom (torticollis) and a brief literature review to emphasize the risk of misdiagnosis. Methods A 36-year-old woman presented with neck stiffness and torticollis accompanied by dysphagia and Prevertebral Space sensitivity on the second day. Results The diagnosis was established by computed tomography (CT), the gold standard for identifying the presence of Prevertebral oedema and calcific deposition associated with retropharyngeal tendinitis. Treatment with NSAIDs and low doses of corticosteroids relieved the symptoms within 48 h. Conclusions Retropharyngeal tendinitis is an underreported entity in the literature and orthopaedists should become aware of its existence. Misdiagnosis of this important mimicker may lead to unnecessary antibiotics administration and interventions in the retropharyngeal Space

Jan-willem H J Geerts - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • Descending Mediastinitis in Epstein-Barr Virus Infection
    2016
    Co-Authors: Jan-willem H J Geerts, A E. M. Van Driel
    Abstract:

    Our case report describes a previously healthy 34-year-old male who develops a descending mediastinitis as a complication of an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. The mediastinitis was suspected to have developed by a breakthrough of a peritonsillar ab-scess through the Space between the alar and Prevertebral Space. CASE REPORT The patient in our case report was a previously healthy 34-year-old male, who was referred to our emergency department by his general practitioner. He presented with complaints of fever and a sore throat for 2 to 3 weeks and was diagnosed with a pri-mary Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection (positive IgM anti-viral capsid antigen [anti-VCA], positive IgG anti-VCA, and negative anti-Epstein-Barr virus nuclear antigen). Because of new onset of pain in his upper abdomen and dysphagia, he consulted his gen-eral practitioner again. His family later reported that the patient had a painful swelling in his neck, which disappeared shortly before presentation in the emergency room. On physical examination, he had a relatively low blood pressure (116/82 mm Hg), tachycardi

  • descending mediastinitis in epstein barr virus infection
    Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 2015
    Co-Authors: Jan-willem H J Geerts, E M Van Driel, M J F M Janssen
    Abstract:

    ABSTRACT Our case report describes a previously healthy 34-year-old male who develops a descending mediastinitis as a complication of an Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) infection. The mediastinitis was suspected to have developed by a breakthrough of a peritonsillar abscess through the Space between the alar and Prevertebral Space.