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The calcifications are mostly located on the oblique portion of the muscle at the level of C1-C2.<jats:italic>Methods<\/jats:italic>. We will describe this disease through 4 cases that presented in our institution.<jats:italic>Results<\/jats:italic>. The most common symptoms are severe neck pain, odynophagia, and a painful restriction of neck movement. It is associated with mild fever and inflammatory lab findings such as a slight elevation of white blood cell count, erythrocyte sedimentation rate, and C-reactive protein. CT scan is recommended as the first-line imaging modality to establish a diagnosis. Treatments consist of NSAIDs and analgesics to accelerate the healing process. If symptoms are severe, a course of corticosteroids is required.<jats:italic>Conclusion<\/jats:italic>. Since the clinical and laboratory findings of this condition and those of a retropharyngeal abscess overlap, it is important to establish the right diagnosis in order to prevent more invasive procedures. 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