An UNUSUAL CAUSE OF FEVER, NECK PAIN, AND NECK STIFFNESS: ACUTE CALCIFIC TENDINITIS OF THE LONGUS COLLI MUSCLE

Background: Acute calcific tendinitis (ACT) of the longus colli muscle (LCM) is an inflammatory response due to deposition of calcium hydroxyapatite crystals. It is typically correlated with whiplash and overuse injuries. A common presentation of this inflammatory response is acute but progressive neck pain. It is a rare but important cause of neck pain that should be considered on a differential diagnosis when distinguishing between life-threatening conditions and non –life-threatening causes of neck pain. Case Report: A 51-year-old woman presented to the emergency department (ED) reporting a mild sore throat that progressed to acute neck pain and stiffness.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Communications: Adult Source Type: research