MRI AND CT IMAGING OF SYMPTOMATIC CALCIFICATION OF THE LIGAMENTUM FLAVUM
Abstract
A 43-years old man with motor and sensation abnormality, involving left knee and the pedal extensor, was shown to have calcified or ossified ligamentum flavum on both sides of the thoracic levels. Epidural type of cord compression was shown. Images were of MRI and CT studies.
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