Cervical myelopathy in C.P.P.D. deposition disease

Australas Radiol. 1990 Feb;34(1):82-5. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1673.1990.tb02815.x.

Abstract

Cervical Myelopathy is a rare manifestation of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (C.P.P.D.) deposition disease. A case is presented where radiographically noncalcified extradural masses containing C.P.P.D. crystals were present at the C7 level, producing cord compression and neurological symptoms. These masses are thought to represent para-articular deposits related to the adjacent facet joints.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders / complications*
  • Calcium Metabolism Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcium Pyrophosphate / metabolism*
  • Chondrocalcinosis / complications*
  • Chondrocalcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Diphosphates / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Neck
  • Spinal Cord Compression / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Cord Compression / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Substances

  • Diphosphates
  • Calcium Pyrophosphate