Calcifying pseudoneoplasms of the spine with myelopathy - Report of two cases

The authors describe two cases of calcifying pseudoneoplasms, rare degenera tive lesions that mimic tumor or infection. One case involved the cervical spine and the second the thoracic spine. Both patients experienced progress ive myelopathy from extradural compression of the spinal cord. The radiolog ical evaluation, pathological findings in the lesions, treatment, and follo w up are described. Total or subtotal excision can relieve symptoms and pre vent recurrence of this lesion.