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Intervertebral disc calcification

Case contributed by Roberto Schubert
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

CT performed for persistent low back pain and sciatica.

Patient Data

Age: 55 years
Gender: Male

Besides disc protrusion in the lower lumbar segments, calcification of the L2/3 intervertebral disc was noted. The cause remained unknown.

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