Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

A calcification of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the spinal column, usually at the level of the cervical spine. It is often associated with anterior ankylosing hyperostosis.

Year introduced: 1994

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Tree Number(s): C05.116.900.480, C23.550.751.500

MeSH Unique ID: D017887

Entry Terms:

• Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Calcification
• Calcification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament
• Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Ossification

Previous Indexing:

• Calcinosis (1969-1993)
• Ossification, Heterotopic (1967-1993)

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Musculoskeletal Diseases
Bone Diseases
Spinal Diseases
Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament

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Ossification, Heterotopic
Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament