Intradural tumoral calcinosis of the foramen magnum region: A case report

Br J Neurosurg. 2018 Aug;32(4):450-452. doi: 10.1080/02688697.2016.1238036. Epub 2016 Oct 11.

Abstract

Tumoral calcinosis is a rare disorder characterized by tumor-like calcified masses commonly occurring in the periarticular regions of the extremities. Conversely, intradural tumoral calcinosis of the spine is extremely rare, with only two previously reported cases. To our knowledge, this is the first intradural case located in the foramen magnum region.

Keywords: Tumoural calcinosis; foramen magnum tumors; neurosurgery; spine.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Calcinosis / diagnostic imaging
  • Calcinosis / etiology*
  • Calcinosis / surgery*
  • Dura Mater / diagnostic imaging
  • Dura Mater / surgery
  • Female
  • Foramen Magnum / diagnostic imaging
  • Foramen Magnum / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Postoperative Complications / therapy
  • Spinal Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Spinal Diseases / surgery*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Young Adult