Tophaceous gout causing thoracic spinal cord compression: Case report and review of the literature

2018 ◽  
Vol 64 (3) ◽  
pp. 171-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y. Ding ◽  
W. Wang ◽  
W. Jiang ◽  
L. Zhang ◽  
T. Wang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Tophaceous Gout ◽  
Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽  
Thoracic Spinal

scholarly journals To cut or not to cut? A case report on pediatric intervertebral disc calcification

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 307
Author(s):  
Hunter J. King ◽  
Rohin Ramchandani ◽  
Christina Maxwell ◽  
Atom Sarkar ◽  
Tina Loven
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Intervertebral Disc ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Sensory Loss ◽  
Common Symptom ◽  
Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽  
Intervertebral Disc Calcification ◽  
Thoracic Spinal

Background: Intervertebral disc calcification (IVDC) is a rare cause of acute spinal pain in pediatric patients. The most common symptom is back or neck pain, but muscle spasm, muscle weakness, and sensory loss also occur. Many patients have an alarming presentation and radiological findings concerning for spinal cord compression. Case Description: A 10-year-old female presented with 2 weeks of worsening back pain and restricted neck flexion with no history of preceding trauma. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) showed T4/5 and T5/6 vertebral disc calcification and posterior herniation causing thoracic spinal cord compression. Despite concerning imaging findings, we decided to manage this patient conservatively with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, leading to the improvement of symptoms within 9 days, and resolution of all pain within 1 month after hospital discharge. At 6 months follow-up, MRI showed complete resolution of calcification within the spinal canal. Conclusion: This case report emphasizes IVDC as an important differential diagnosis of pediatric disc disease that does not require surgical intervention. X-ray imaging with PA and lateral views is an adequate screening for these patients. Majority of cases resolve within 6 months with conservative therapy.

Thoracic spinal cord compression masquerading as cauda equina syndrome

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 756.e3-756.e5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katherine Stolper ◽  
Erin R. Hanlin ◽  
Michael D. April ◽  
John L. Ritter ◽  
Curtis J. Hunter ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spinal Cord ◽  
Spinal Cord Compression ◽  
Cauda Equina Syndrome ◽  
Cauda Equina ◽  
Cord Compression ◽  
Thoracic Spinal Cord ◽  
Thoracic Spinal
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