CASE OF THE MONTH

2003

ANSWER

FOR APR

Fig 1
Figure 1

Fig 2
Figure 2
Figure 1 and 2: There are extensive laminated calcification of multiple intervertebral discs with drastically narrowing of disc spaces. Multiple "vacuum phenomena" are noted. There are osteoporosis of adjoining vertebrae, massive osteophytes. Paravertebral calcifications at left L2/3 and L3/4 levels. Ankylosis of thoracolumbar vertebral bodies are seen. The sacroiliac joints are not involved.

DIAGNOSIS :

Alkaptonuria (ochronosis)

PREVIOUS CASES

HOME

COMMENTS

Click on thumbnail for full-sized image

Disclaimer: The material used in this Web page is for educational purpose only.