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Pediatric idiopathic intervertebral disc calcification (IIDC): a challenging case
Sandrine Chilloh1, Inès Mannes1,2, Guillaume Morelle3
1Pediatric Radiology Department, AP-HP, Bicêtre Hospital, 78 rue du General Leclerc, 94270, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France.
Skeletal Radiology
|January 23, 2021
Summary
Idiopathic intervertebral disc calcification in children is rare and usually benign. Imaging is key for diagnosis, especially recognizing atypical patterns to avoid unnecessary biopsies.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Radiology
- Skeletal Dysplasias
- Spinal Imaging
Background:
- Idiopathic intervertebral disc calcification (IIDC) is a rare pediatric condition.
- It typically presents with nucleus pulposus calcification in the cervical or thoracic spine.
- IIDC has a favorable prognosis and is considered a "do not touch" lesion.
Keywords:
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