Clinical and Imaging Characteristics of Intervertebral Disc Calcification in Children / 实用放射学杂志
Journal of Practical Radiology
;
(12)2000.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-544566
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.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Practical Radiology
Year:
2000
Type:
Article
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