Children presenting with calcified disc herniation: a self-limiting process

J Radiol Case Rep. 2012 Oct;6(10):11-9. doi: 10.3941/jrcr.v6i10.1162. Epub 2012 Oct 1.

Abstract

We present two cases of disc herniation associated with juvenile intervertebral disc calcification, a rare, self-limiting process which typically resolves with conservative treatment. Recognition of this entity prevents unnecessary diagnostic workup and possible surgical intervention. A review of the literature for this rare entity is discussed.

Keywords: disc herniation; idiopathic; intervertebral disc calcification; juvenile; spine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging*
  • Cervical Vertebrae / pathology
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Ibuprofen / therapeutic use*
  • Immobilization
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / diagnostic imaging*
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / drug therapy
  • Intervertebral Disc Displacement / pathology
  • Male
  • Neck Pain / diagnostic imaging*
  • Neck Pain / etiology
  • Neck Pain / pathology
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Ibuprofen