A calcified fibrocartilagenous nodule in the ligamentum nuchae. Presenting as a tumor.
Nodules of fibrocartilage, calcified fibrocartilage, or bone may be found in the adult ligamentum nuchae. These are generally asymptomatic but may mimic fractures or, as in the case presented here, tumors.
D000328:Adult; D001847:Bone Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D008022:Ligaments / Q000473:pathology; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology; D009334:Neck Muscles / Q000473:pathology