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Lumbar intervertebral disc calcification with massive herniation: a case report
Junxin Chen, Kangmao Huang, Song Dai, Yuanhang Chen, Wenbin Xu, Xiangqian Fang
Journal of International Medical Research, Vol 53 (2025)
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| Title | Lumbar intervertebral disc calcification with massive herniation: a case report |
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| Authors | Junxin Chen, Kangmao Huang, Song Dai, Yuanhang Chen, Wenbin Xu, Xiangqian Fang |
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2025
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Journal of International Medical Research, Vol 53 (2025)
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| Description |
An 18-year-old female patient presented with a 1-month history of low back pain, which had worsened and was accompanied by radiating pain in the right lower limb for half a month. She was admitted to our hospital with computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging findings suggesting calcification of the L3/4 disc and a large intraspinal mass at the L2–4 level. The patient’s symptoms did not improve with conservative treatment, and her muscle strength rapidly declined. Therefore, a right-sided L3 laminotomy was performed for decompression. Intraoperatively, a cystic intraspinal mass with calcification was observed, and upon incision, a toothpaste-like substance flowed out. Pathological examination revealed fibrous tissue with glassy deposits and calcifications. Postoperatively, the patient’s symptoms resolved completely, with no recurrence observed at the 2-month follow-up and complete resorption of the calcification at the L3/4 disc. Idiopathic intervertebral disc calcification with massive herniation poses a risk of permanent nerve function loss, and timely decompression is recommended to ensure a good prognosis.
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article
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| Language |
English
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| Publisher Information |
SAGE Publishing, 2025.
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