Massive prevertebral hematoma after cervical spine injury--a case report.
An exceptionally large prevertebral soft tissue mass was seen on radiography taken after a hyperextensive cervical sprain. Fracture types producing prevertebral haematomas are discussed. The role of an anticoagulant as a contributing factor is also emphasised.
D000368:Aged; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006406:Hematoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography; D013180:Sprains and Strains / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*