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pISSN 2093-4378
eISSN 2093-4386
    J Korean Soc Spine Surg. 2009 Dec;16(4):290-293. Korean.
    Published online Dec 31, 2009.
    https://doi.org/10.4184/jkss.2009.16.4.290
    Copyright © 2009 Korean Society of Spine Surgery
    Case Report

    Cervical Prevertebral Hematoma - a Rare Complication of Acupuncture Therapy - A Case Report-

    Dae Ho Ha, M.D. and Sung Kyun Oh, M.D.
      • Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Wonkwang University Sanbon Hospital, Gunpo, Korea.
    • Address reprint requests to Sung Kyun, Oh, M.D. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wonkwang University Sanbon Hospital, Sanbondong, Gunpo city, Gyeongido, Korea. Fax: 82-31-390-2224, Tel: 82-31-390-2244, Email: niceo@daum.net
    Received July 21, 2009; Accepted November 16, 2009.

    Abstract

    A 36-year old man with neck pain developed an acute cervical prevertebral hematoma after acupuncture therapy at an oriental medicine hospital. MR imaging demonstrated a fluid collection, and this suggested a diagnosis of retropharyngeal hematoma, and the patient was managed conservatively. We report here on a case of a retropharyngeal hematoma following acupuncture therapy and we review the relevant literature.

    Keywords
    Cervical spine; Retropharynx; Hematoma

    Figures

    Fig. 1
    (A) Initial lateral radiograph shows a widening of the retropharyngeal space. (B) Last follow up lateral radiograph shows a decreased shadow of retropharyngeal space.

    Fig. 2
    MRI of Cervical spine. (A) Sagittal T2 weighted images show a hyperintense retropharyngeal collection that extends from the nasopharynx to the laryngopharynx. The air way is mildly compromised. (B) Sagittal T 1 weighted images show a low intensity at the retropharygeal space. (C) Axial T2 weighted image shows a high intensity well defined retropharyngeal collection and left side longus coli muscle hemorrhagic change.

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    MeSH Terms
    Acupuncture
    Acupuncture Therapy
    Hematoma
    Humans
    Medicine, East Asian Traditional
    Neck Pain
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