Tumoral calcinosis presenting as an extradural mass: MR findings and pathological correlation

Eur Radiol. 2002 Sep;12(9):2377-80. doi: 10.1007/s00330-001-1215-z. Epub 2001 Dec 1.

Abstract

Two cases of idiopathic tumoral calcinosis presenting as an extradural mass are reported. There are few reports in the literature of this pathological process presenting as extradural masses, so both cases represent very unusual locations for tumoral calcinosis. Magnetic resonance imaging features and pathological correlation of these two cases are presented. Tumoral calcinosis might be considered as a rare but possible cause of extradural mass.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / diagnosis*
  • Calcinosis / pathology
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Spinal Diseases / pathology