A 44-year-old man presented to the care clinic with complaints of chest pain radiating up into his neck. He states that the pain started 5 hours ago and is gradually getting worse. In this case, the patient had been weightlifting 2 hours before the pain started. The radiating chest pain is aggravated by breathing or swallowing. He denies any trouble breathing, fever, vomiting, cough, or any other complaints.
Physical examination- Normal Electrocardiogram (ECG)- Normal Chest X-ray- Normal The healthcare provided ibuprofen for the pain, but the patient, however, states that the pain is getting worse, especially in his neck and when he swallows. A soft-tissue lateral neck X-ray was performed. (Image attached) What is the probable diagnosis of this X-ray? *This case is for Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only Source: Clinical Advisor Stay connected, the answer will be…
