Clinical and Imaging Characteristics of Intervertebral Disc Calcification in Children
- VernacularTitle:儿童钙化性椎间盘病的临床及影像学特征分析
- Author:
Chuanya QIU
;
Tao JIANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
intervertebral disc calcification;
children;
radiography;
tomography;
X-ray computed;
MRI
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2000;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To analyze the clinic and imaging characteristics as well as development of intervertebral disc calcification in children.Methods 6 cases underwent intervertebral disc calcification.X-ray films and CT scan of cervical spine had been taken in all cases,two cases had MRI examination.All cases were followed-up for 2 to 3 years by radiograph and CT.Results Only one intervertebral disc involved in all cases.X-ray and CT findings included disc calcification,disc herniation and change of vertebral boy in form.The clinical symptoms disappeared after conservative therapy 2 to 4 weeks.But the disc calcification disappeared until 6 months to 3 years.Conclusion Intervertebral disc calcification in children is a self-limiting disease with excellent prognosis,its diagnosis depends on imageology.
