Calcific tendinitis of the longus colli muscle.
BACKGROUND
To the best of our knowledge, only one patient with calcium hydroxyapatite deposition disease (CHADD) of the longus colli muscle has been reported in the otolaryngology literature.


METHODS
Clinical findings and results of imaging studies in such a patient are reported.


RESULTS
Two particular imaging findings of this disorder are discussed. First, disappearance of calcifications over the short time frame of a week, accompanied by the resolution of clinical symptoms. Second, the presence of an extensive region of high signal intensity extending from the skull base to the lower border of C5, on T2-weighted spin-echo magnetic resonance (MR) images.


CONCLUSIONS
Knowledge of the characteristic clinical spectrum and imaging features of this disorder are crucial for a correct diagnosis of this uncommon cause of odynophagia and dysphagia.
De Maeseneer
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Department of Radiology, Free University Brussels, Jette, Belgium.
Vreugde
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Laureys
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Sartoris
D J
DJ
De Ridder
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Osteaux
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D002114:Calcinosis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000378:metabolism; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D017886:Durapatite / Q000378:metabolism; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000378:metabolism / Q000473:pathology; D012074:Remission Induction; D019291:Skull Base / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D052256:Tendinopathy / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000378:metabolism; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D017886:Durapatite