Tumoral calcinosis of the lumbar and cervical spine

摘要

Background: Tumoral calcinosis has been defined as a pathological condition which presents as calcified masses around juxta-articular structures. The etiology of this pathology is still not well understood but degenerative spine diseases seem to play a role. The diagnosis of tumoral calcinosis preoperatively can prevent intraoperative confusion from unexpected findings, especially in cases where removal of the calcified mass is essential to treating the patient's symptoms, i.e. nerve compression causing radiculopathy.