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  • Radiology
  • Orthopedics
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Calcific discitis is an uncommon condition affecting the intervertebral discs.
  • Imaging findings include nucleus pulposus calcification and endplate extension.
  • Bone marrow edema may be present on MRI, mimicking other conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence of calcific discitis in adult patients.
  • To evaluate the clinical presentation of calcific discitis.
  • To emphasize the importance of accurate radiologic interpretation.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 150 adult patients' imaging data.
  • Analysis of computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with patient symptoms.

Main Results:

  • Calcific discitis was identified in 4 out of 150 patients (2.8%).
  • None of the identified cases reported back pain, indicating asymptomatic presentation.
  • Imaging revealed calcification of the nucleus pulposus with endplate involvement.

Conclusions:

  • Symptomatic calcific discitis is rare; incidental asymptomatic findings are more common.
  • Radiologists must be aware of calcific discitis imaging characteristics.
  • Distinguishing calcific discitis from infectious spondylodiscitis or malignancy is crucial, especially in acute cases with bone marrow edema.