Otorrinolaringologia
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- Neck Pain and Acute DysphagiaPublication . Simões, J; Romão, J; Cunha, A; Paiva, S; Miguéis, AThe acute tendinitis of the longus colli muscle is an unusual diagnosis in the cases of acute dysphagia with cervical pain. Is a self-limiting condition caused by abnormal calcium hydroxyapatite deposition in the prevertebral space and can cause pharyngeal swelling with impaired swallow. It is absolutely critical to make the differential diagnosis with deep cervical infections in order to avoid invasive treatments.