Invertebral disc calcification in childhood is rare. Most frequently are not symptomatic, but occasionally evoke symptoms like neck pain or back pain. The prognosis of nearly all patients is good. We report on a 11-year-old child, who suffered from acute back pain, fever and elevated erythrocyte sedimentation rates. The X-Ray revealed two calcified discs in the thoracic region. After one week of conservative treatment, a complete resolution of the symptoms is observed, however the radiologic findings showed the persistence of invertebral disc calcifications.... [Llegir més ...]