CPPD crowned dens syndrome with clivus destruction: a case report.

Publication/Presentation Date

1-1-2011

Abstract

We report a case of CPPD crowned dens syndrome in an 87 year white old male with a known history of pseudogout, with clinical and radiological features characteristic of this syndrome. Interestingly, there was significant mass effect on the clivus, with clivus erosion and destruction, a finding that has not previously been described with this syndrome. The clinical and radiological characteristics of Crowned Dens syndrome, as well as CPPD are reviewed. We suggest that CPPD crowned dens syndrome may be included in the differential diagnosis when clivus destruction or erosion, in association with a soft tissue mass with calcification, is seen.

Volume

5

Issue

8

First Page

30

Last Page

37

ISSN

1943-0922

Disciplines

Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology

PubMedID

22470810

Department(s)

Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging

Document Type

Article

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