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World J Clin Cases. Aug 26, 2021; 9(24): 7285-7291
Published online Aug 26, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i24.7285
Regression of intervertebral disc calcification combined with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: A case report
Xu-Dong Wang, Xian-Jun Su, Yao-Kun Chen, Wen-Gang Wang
Xu-Dong Wang, Xian-Jun Su, Yao-Kun Chen, Wen-Gang Wang, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China
Author contributions: Wang XD and Su XJ contributed equally to this work; Wang XD and Su XJ contributed to the conception, design, and drafting of the work; Su XJ and Chen YK conducted the data acquisition and analysis; Wang XD and Wang WG revised the study critically for important intellectual content; Wang XD and Wang WG approved the version to be published; All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Wen-Gang Wang, MD, Associate Chief Physician, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, the First Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University, No. 1 Jianshe East Road, Zhengzhou 450052, Henan Province, China. wangwengangzdyfy@126.com
Received: May 12, 2021
Peer-review started: May 12, 2021
First decision: June 15, 2021
Revised: June 16, 2021
Accepted: July 6, 2021
Article in press: July 6, 2021
Published online: August 26, 2021
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Intervertebral disc calcification (IDC) with ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) is rare. At present, there is no consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. If the disease is not recognized, it is easily misdiagnosed and leads to unnecessary treatment. In addition, there are few reports of upper cervical IDC with OPLL, which may limit doctors’ awareness of the disease. This case study presents a rare case of IDC combined with OPLL in the C2-C3 segment to help diagnose and treat the disease.