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First Report of Intervertebral Disc Calcification in a Black Child in Sub-Saharan Africa

Yamyelle Enselme Zongo1, Ismael Ayouba Tinni1, Hamiidah Hunsu-Horhon Guingani1

  • 1Rheumatology Department Bogodogo University Hospital of Ouagadougou Ouagadougou Burkina Faso.

Clinical Case Reports
|October 10, 2025
PubMed

Insights

Intervertebral disc calcification in a child presenting with neck pain is rare but benign. Diagnosis was confirmed via X-ray and CT scan, with conservative treatment and long-term monitoring recommended.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Orthopedics
  • Radiology
  • Rheumatology

Background:

  • Intervertebral disc calcification is uncommon in pediatric patients.
  • Neck pain can be a symptom of various spinal conditions in children.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of intervertebral disc calcification in a child.
  • To highlight diagnostic methods and management strategies for this condition.

Main Methods:

  • Diagnosis of C2-C3 intervertebral disc calcification was established using standard X-ray and computed tomography (CT) scans.
  • The patient presented with neck pain.

Main Results:

  • A diagnosis of C2-C3 intervertebral disc calcification was confirmed.
  • Treatment was managed conservatively.

Conclusions:

  • Intervertebral disc calcifications in children are rare and generally benign.
  • Long-term monitoring is essential for pediatric patients diagnosed with intervertebral disc calcification.

Keywords:
Burkina Fasocalcificationschildintervertebral disc

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