Presentation
Incident findings
Patient Data
Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Nuchal ligament ossification
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Some ossifications in the back soft tissue of cervical spine are likely nuchal ligament ossification.
The patient experienced anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).
From the case:
Nuchal ligament ossification
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On CT images, the nuchal ligament ossifications are evident.
Cervical osteophytes and ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament are also noted.
From the case:
Nuchal ligament ossification
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On MRI images, ossifications show hyperintense on T1W, T2W, and fat-suppressed on STIR so it may has bone marrow
The patient experienced anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF).
Case Discussion
These findings on X-ray, CT, and MRI images are typical characteristics of nuchal ligament ossification.
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