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Intervertebral Disc Calcification and Klippel-Feil Syndrome
Justin Cole1, Fadi Nemeh1, Achint K Singh1
1UT Health San Antonio, Department of Radiology, San Antonio, USA.
Journal of Radiology Case Reports
|October 22, 2020
Summary
Intervertebral disc calcification, rare in children, can cause neurological issues. This case highlights its co-occurrence with Klippel-Feil Syndrome, emphasizing the need for awareness in pediatric patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Spinal Imaging
- Neurology
Background:
- Intervertebral disc calcification is uncommon in children.
- It is often linked to acute neurological symptoms.
- Conservative treatment typically results in a favorable prognosis.
Observation:
- This report details a pediatric case with intervertebral disc calcification.
- The patient also presented with a vertebral body segmentation anomaly.
- The anomaly was consistent with Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
Findings:
- The case demonstrates the coexistence of intervertebral disc calcification and Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- Both conditions carry risks of neurological complications.
- This association underscores the importance of identifying disc calcification in pediatric Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
Implications:
- Recognizing coexistent intervertebral disc calcification is crucial in pediatric Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- Early identification can guide appropriate management and monitoring.
- This highlights the need for vigilance in pediatric spinal imaging for rare conditions.
Keywords:
Cervical spinal stenosisComputed TomographyIntervertebral disc calcificationKlippel-Feil SyndromeOssified posterior longitudinal ligamentMore Related Videos
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