Calcium hydroxyapatite deposition disease of the neck: finding in three patients

J Belge Radiol. 1998 Apr;81(2):73-4.

Abstract

Calcium hydroxyapatite deposition disease may occasionally involve the superolateral portion of the longus colli muscle. Clinical symptoms include headache, neck pain, and dysphagia. Characteristic prevertebral calcifications with the epicenter at the C1-C2 level are depicted on lateral radiographs of the cervical spine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging*
  • Calcinosis / metabolism
  • Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Deglutition Disorders / diagnosis
  • Durapatite / metabolism*
  • Female
  • Headache / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Muscular Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Muscular Diseases / metabolism
  • Neck Muscles / diagnostic imaging*
  • Neck Muscles / metabolism
  • Neck Pain / diagnosis
  • Radiography

Substances

  • Durapatite