Intervertebral disc calcification in children

Symptomatic cervical intervertebral disc calcification in children presents with characteristic signs and symptoms, and usually has a benign, self-limiting and predictable course. The radiological images of the spine likewise have typical appearances, with a recognisable pattern and following a predetermined course. A case report of this uncommon condition in an 8-year-old boy illustrates most of the clinical and radiological findings in this entity.

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Intervertebral disc calcification in childhood: Case report and review of relevant literature

Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine ◽

10.4103/0974-8237.156074 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 6 (2) ◽

pp. 97

Author(s):

Gianrocco Favia ◽

Andrea Salvati ◽

Luigi Chiumarulo ◽

Franca Dicuonzo

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Intervertebral Disc ◽

Relevant Literature ◽

Intervertebral Disc Calcification

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Lumbar idiopathic intervertebral disc calcification associated with ossification of the ligamentum flavum in adult: a case report

British Journal of Neurosurgery ◽

10.1080/02688697.2017.1354120 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 32 (5) ◽

pp. 579-581 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

Danjie Zhu ◽

Yu Chen

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Intervertebral Disc ◽

Ligamentum Flavum ◽

Intervertebral Disc Calcification

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To cut or not to cut? A case report on pediatric intervertebral disc calcification

Surgical Neurology International ◽

10.25259/sni_207_2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 12 ◽

pp. 307

Author(s):

Hunter J. King ◽

Rohin Ramchandani ◽

Christina Maxwell ◽

Atom Sarkar ◽

Tina Loven

Keyword(s):

Spinal Cord ◽

Case Report ◽

Intervertebral Disc ◽

Spinal Cord Compression ◽

Cord Compression ◽

Sensory Loss ◽

Common Symptom ◽

Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽

Intervertebral Disc Calcification ◽

Thoracic Spinal

Background: Intervertebral disc calcification (IVDC) is a rare cause of acute spinal pain in pediatric patients. The most common symptom is back or neck pain, but muscle spasm, muscle weakness, and sensory loss also occur. Many patients have an alarming presentation and radiological findings concerning for spinal cord compression. Case Description: A 10-year-old female presented with 2 weeks of worsening back pain and restricted neck flexion with no history of preceding trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed T4/5 and T5/6 vertebral disc calcification and posterior herniation causing thoracic spinal cord compression. Despite concerning imaging findings, we decided to manage this patient conservatively with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, leading to the improvement of symptoms within 9 days, and resolution of all pain within 1 month after hospital discharge. At 6 months follow-up, MRI showed complete resolution of calcification within the spinal canal. Conclusion: This case report emphasizes IVDC as an important differential diagnosis of pediatric disc disease that does not require surgical intervention. X-ray imaging with PA and lateral views is an adequate screening for these patients. Majority of cases resolve within 6 months with conservative therapy.

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A rare case report of psoas abscess in pregnancy in a tertiary centre

International Journal of Reproduction Contraception Obstetrics and Gynecology ◽

10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20215119 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 272

Author(s):

Niranjan N. Chavan ◽

Umme Ammara ◽

Zaneta Dias ◽

Manan Boob

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Psoas Abscess ◽

Spinal Tuberculosis ◽

Signs And Symptoms ◽

Clinical History ◽

Interesting Case ◽

Tertiary Centre ◽

Rare Case Report ◽

Uncommon Condition ◽

In Pregnancy

A psoas abscess in pregnancy is a relatively uncommon condition with nonspecific signs and symptoms. It may lead to serious complications if not diagnosed and treated promptly. Although spinal tuberculosis affects nearly half of skeletal tuberculosis patients, psoas abscess develops in only 5% of spinal tuberculosis cases. A clinical history and examination are used to make a diagnosis, which is then confirmed by microbiology and radiological findings. Here is an interesting case report on psoas abscess in pregnancy managed by pigtail catheter insertion and drainage.

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