Intervertebral Disc Calcification and Klippel-Feil Syndrome

Authors

  • Justin Cole
  • Fadi Nemeh
  • Achint Singh
  • Jason Lally

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3941/jrcr.v14i8.3790

Keywords:

Intervertebral disc calcification, Klippel-Feil Syndrome, Cervical spinal stenosis, Ossified posterior longitudinal ligament, Computed Tomography

Abstract

Intervertebral disc calcification is rare in the pediatric population and is associated with sudden neurological manifestations. Although commonly symptomatic, conservative management yields excellent prognosis in the vast majority of cases. The following case illustrates the finding of intervertebral disc calcification in a patient with vertebral body segmentation anomaly consistent with Klippel-Feil Syndrome. As both entities are associated with potential neurological sequelae, this case of coexistent pathologies highlights the importance of recognizing the potential presence of intervertebral disc calcifications in pediatric Klippel-Feil Syndrome patients.

Author Biographies

Justin Cole

UT Health San Antonio Department of Radiology

Fadi Nemeh

UT Health San Antonio Department of Radiology

Achint Singh

UT Health San Antonio Department of Radiology

Jason Lally

UT Health San Antonio Department of Radiology

Published

2020-08-26

Issue

Section

Pediatric Radiology