The crowned dens syndrome: a rare form of calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
The crowned dens syndrome has been termed as acute neck pain ascribed to CPPD deposits associated with a tomographic appearance of calcification surrounding the odontoid process. This rare entity resulting in cervical cord compression is generally seen in older female patients. We present a 26-year-old woman with cervical cord compression due to massive calcification in the periodontoid area and discuss the X-ray and CT findings of the disease.
Medical subject headings
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Odontoid Process