Kamakura K, Nanko S, Furukawa T, Mannen T, Toyokura Y
Ann Neurol. 1979 Feb;5(2):193-5. doi: 10.1002/ana.410050214.
Two cases of cervical radiculomyelopathy were apparently caused by calcification of the ligamenta flava. Similar cases have not previously been described, although myelopathy due to calcified thoracolumbar ligamenta flava is occasionally reported. Radiological study is necessary for diagnosis. Surgical removal of the calcified masses was followed by improvement in the symptoms. In 1 patient, the disease was associated with pseudogout in the menisci of the knee joints, pubic symphysis, and acetabular lips. The cause and pathogenesis of this rare condition are unknown.
两例颈椎神经根脊髓病显然是由黄韧带钙化引起的。尽管偶尔有因胸腰椎黄韧带钙化导致脊髓病的报道，但此前尚未描述过类似病例。诊断需要进行影像学检查。手术切除钙化肿块后症状有所改善。在1例患者中，该病与膝关节半月板、耻骨联合和髋臼唇的假性痛风有关。这种罕见病症的病因和发病机制尚不清楚。
