Prominent adenoids

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Lateral cervical film performed for trauma.

Patient Data

Age: Child
x-ray

Normal study. Prominent adenoidal tissue is seen as prevertebral soft tissue thickening anterior to C1/2. 

Case Discussion

This appearance is common in young patients, but would be concerning in an older adult.

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