Three Cases of Calcifying Pseudoneoplasm which Involve the Epidural Space of the Spine

Calcifying psuedoneoplasm of the spine is a rare non-neoplastic lesion of unknown origin. Radiologic and histologic manifestations are very variable and clinical symptoms include isolated pain, myelopathy, and radiculopathy. Surgical resection is the preferred option of treatment. This report descri...

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Published in:Korean Journal of Spine 2015, 12(3), , pp.235-238
Main Authors: Song, Seung Yoon, Ahn, Seong Yeol, Rhee, Jong Joo, Lee, Jong Won, Hur, Jin Woo, Lee, Hyun Koo
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Language:English
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신경외과학
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Summary:Calcifying psuedoneoplasm of the spine is a rare non-neoplastic lesion of unknown origin. Radiologic and histologic manifestations are very variable and clinical symptoms include isolated pain, myelopathy, and radiculopathy. Surgical resection is the preferred option of treatment. This report describes three cases of calcifying pseudoneoplasm in the spine. The first case is a 77-year-old female with pain in both legs. The second case is a 67-year-old woman who presented as right leg pain. The third case is a 78-year-old woman with isolated back pain. The involved sites of each of cases were T12, L2-3, and L1, respectively. Surgical resection of the involved masses relieved symptoms.
ISSN:1738-2262
2586-6583
2093-6729
2586-6591
DOI:10.14245/kjs.2015.12.3.235