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ArticleRadiology case reports2023

Pseudogout of the lumbar spine.

Sneha R Gupta, Sai Phani Sree Cherukuri, Mohamad Chehab, Kalyan Paudel, Christopher Haas

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Sneha R GuptaMedstar Health Internal Medicine Residency Program, 3700 Toone Street, Apt 2622, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA.
Sai Phani Sree CherukuriMedstar Health Internal Medicine Residency Program, 3700 Toone Street, Apt 2622, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA.
Mohamad ChehabMedstar Health Internal Medicine Residency Program, 3700 Toone Street, Apt 2622, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA.
Kalyan PaudelMedstar Health Department of Radiology, Baltimore, MD, USA.
Christopher HaasMedstar Health Internal Medicine Residency Program, 3700 Toone Street, Apt 2622, Baltimore, MD 21224, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Calcium pyrophosphate deposition involves deposition of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate crystals in various joints throughout the body. The term "pseudogout" refers to an acute attack of calcium pyrophosphate crystal-induced arthritis. Though clinical presentation and joint involvement vary, involvement of the lumbar spine is rare. We present the case of a 61-year-old male who presented with 3 days of worsening lower back pain. He had elevated inflammatory markers, leukocytosis, and spinal tenderness on exam. Magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine showed likely L4-L5 osteomyelitis; however, biopsy of the disk space revealed extensive calcium pyrophosphate crystal deposition. The patient was treated with prednisone taper with alleviation of symptoms. Though pseudogout of the spine is rare, our report supports literature urging clinicians to consider pseudogout when assessing elderly patients with back pain for prompt and appropriate treatment.

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PMCPMC9898284

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