[Case study of two children with intervertebral disc calcifications].

Area of Science:

• Pediatric Orthopedics
• Radiology
• Spinal Imaging

Background:

• Intervertebral disc calcifications are rare in children.
• Cervical spine is the most common site, but other locations can be asymptomatic.
• Etiopathogenesis remains largely unknown.

Observation:

• Two pediatric cases of symptomatic cervical disc calcifications are presented.
• Case 1: A 4.5-year-old girl with torticollis due to migrating calcification.
• Case 2: A 5-year-old boy with acute neck pain and detected disc calcification.

Findings:

• Symptomatic cervical disc calcifications can present with torticollis or acute neck pain.
• Conservative treatment was utilized in both reported cases.
• Diagnosis requires careful neurological examination and imaging.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of considering disc calcifications in pediatric neck pain.
• Emphasizes the role of imaging in diagnosing subtle spinal conditions in children.
• Underscores the need for further research into the causes of pediatric disc calcifications.