Ossification in the cephalic attachment of the ligamentum flavum: an anatomical and CT study

Journal Article · Tue Jan 31 23:00:00 EST 1984 · Radiology; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1148/radiology.150.2.6419278· OSTI ID:5334501

Williams, D M; Gabrielsen, T O; Latack, J T; Martel, W; Knake, J E

A review of 50 anatomical specimens and 100 routine CT scans of the chest and abdomen demonstrated that ossification in the cephalic attachment of the ligamentum flavum is a common anatomical finding, but not as common on CT. Examination of hospital charts and plain radiographs of 26 patients with such ossification suggests that it is probably a normal variant; there was no evidence that it is related to diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) or inflammatory arthropathy. Marked ossification may cause or contribute to neurological symptoms.

• Research Organization: Univ. of Michigan Hospitals, Ann Arbor
• OSTI ID: 5334501
• Journal Information: Radiology; (United States), Journal Name: Radiology; (United States) Vol. 150:2; ISSN RADLA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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59 BASIC BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
62 RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE
ANATOMY
ANIMAL TISSUES
BODY
BONE TISSUES
COMPUTERIZED TOMOGRAPHY
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES
LIGAMENTS
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