Herniation of a Calcified Nucleus Pulposus in a Child: Case report

Robert Bradford Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology, Regional Neurosciences Centre, Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom

J. Martin Rice-edwards Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology, Regional Neurosciences Centre, Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom

Harry Shawden Department of Neurosurgery and Neuroradiology, Regional Neurosciences Centre, Charing Cross Hospital, London, W6 8RF, United Kingdom

Abstract

Herniation of the nucleus pulposus is a very rare complication of intervertebral disc calcification in children. We report a case in an 11-year-old girl. The majority of such cases should be treated conservatively as spontaneous resorption of the calcified lesion will occur.

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