Crystal Diseases of the Spine

Abstract

Gout, calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease, and apatite calcifications, the three main crystal disorders, may involve the spine. These disorders can be completely asymptomatic or associated with various clinical symptoms, such as acute flares and more chronic manifestations. This article presents the typical and more unusual imaging features encountered in these disorders.

Keywords

apatite calcification - crystal - gout - pyrophosphate - spine

Publication History

Article published online:
10 October 2023

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