Cervical dural calcification and cervical myelopathy in X-linked hypophosphataemic rickets: a case report and review of the literature

Abstract

X-linked hypophosphataemic rickets (XLHR) is a genetic disorder resulting from a genetic mutation in the PHEX gene. This may cause ossification of soft tissue structures risking spinal cord compression. We present the first known case of cervical dural calcification secondary to XLHR to cause myelopathic symptoms due to cord compression.

Keywords:

• Cervical spine
• spinal cord compression
• posterior midline approach
• surgical decompression

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The authors report no conflicts of interest. The authors alone are responsible for the content and writing of this article.