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Not your common neck pain: Longus coli tendonitis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Longus coli tendonitis is a rare etiology of neck pain, occurring so infrequently that a prevalence is difficult to determine. Typical symptoms include neck pain, neck stiffness and an elevation of inflammatory markers, raising a concern for an infectious etiology. Radiographic imaging is essential to establish a diagnosis and differentiate between life-threatening infectious pathologies, including meningitis and abscesses leading to airway compromise. We present a rare case of longus coli tendonitis, initially thought to be infectious. Our case highlights the importance of multimodal imaging for diagnosis and maintaining a broad differential when presented with concerning symptoms.

Source: Radiology Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.radcr.2024.11.085

Authors: Mark A. Colantonio, Katherine Shepherd, Brooke Shannon

Institution: West Virginia University

Language: English

Topic: Otolaryngology and Infectious Diseases

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $550