Two cases of cervical intervertebral disk calcification in children are presented.
Case 1: A 7-year-old boy landed on his head, and complained of neck pain several days later. Physical examination revealed tenderness on the front and right of his neck and limitation of neck motion. Neurological examination revealed no abnormality. Radiograms of the cervical spine showed calcification in the C6/7 intervertebral disc space. He was treated with collar fixation, and was completely free of symptoms after two weeks. Eighteen months later, the calcification had almost disappeared.
Case 2: A 4-year-old boy visited our clinic complaining of neck pain without trauma. Physical examination revealed tenderness on the back of his neck and limitation of neck motion. Radiograms of the cervical spine showed calcification in the C5/6 intervertebral disc space. He was admitted to hospital and treated with antiinflammatory drugs and bed rest. The next day he was completely free from symptoms. Five months later, the calcification showed partial resolution.
