Open AccessInfantile Tumoral Calcinosis of the Cervical Spine: A Case Report
Author(s) -
William M. Steward,
Ryan C. Roubion,
Joseph A. Gonzales
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of the american academy of orthopaedic surgeons. global research and reviews
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.358
H-Index - 2
ISSN - 2474-7661
DOI - 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-18-00062
Subject(s) - medicine , tumoral calcinosis , cervical spine , biopsy , radiology , calcinosis , lesion , head and neck , neck mass , calcification , surgery
Tumoral calcinosis (TC) is an exceedingly rare disease, significantly so when located in the spine. Here, we present a 4-month-old patient with decreased head control and range of motion of the neck for several weeks. CT and MRI demonstrated a calcified mass in the retropharyngeal area and surrounding C1/C2, and TC was suspected. The patient underwent surgical biopsy and aspiration, which confirmed TC. The purpose of this case report is to document a rare disease, significantly so when taking into account both the location of the lesion and the patient's age, and to detail the treatment and response.