Differentiation of retropharyngeal calcific tendinitis and retropharyngeal abscess: a case series and review of the literature.
Soenke LangnerChristian GinzkeyRobert MlynskiNora Magdalena WeissPublished in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2020)
This article emphasizes the importance of knowledge about RCT and its management to avoid invasive and potentially harmful treatment. The focus in establishing the correct diagnosis of RCT is the identification and correct interpretation of clinical symptoms together with the specific radiological findings.