Retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis in the neurological emergency unit, report of three cases and review of the literature

Abstract

Retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis (RCT) is a relatively benign condition of calcination of the longus colli muscle tendon of unknown origin, which causes severe acute neck pain. However, it is often not recognised, which leads to delayed diagnosis and unnecessary treatment.

Keywords

• retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis