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Childhood intervertebral disc calcification

B T Mellion¹, J P Laurent, W C Watters

¹Department of Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030.

Child'S Nervous System : Chns : Official Journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery

|July 1, 1993

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Intervertebral disc calcification in children is rare. This report details two pediatric cases, one with pain and a herniated disc that resolved conservatively, and an asymptomatic incidental finding.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Radiology
Spinal Imaging
Skeletal Diseases

Background:

Intervertebral disc calcification is an uncommon finding in pediatric populations.
It can present with diverse clinical manifestations or be asymptomatic.
Understanding its natural history and management is crucial for pediatric care.

Observation:

A 13-year-old boy experienced subscapular pain radiating to the axilla due to calcified intervertebral discs and a herniated nucleus pulposus fragment.
A 6-year-old boy was incidentally found to have multiple intervertebral disc calcifications without symptoms.

Findings:

The symptomatic case demonstrated improvement with conservative therapy, including resolution of the herniated calcified disc material on follow-up imaging.
The asymptomatic case highlights the potential for incidental discovery and the need for further observation.

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Implications:

These cases contribute to the understanding of intervertebral disc calcification in children.
Reviewing incidence, etiology, and treatment outcomes aids in clinical decision-making for pediatric spinal conditions.