Rare, nonneoplastic, calcified lesions of CNS that can occur as either extraaxial or intraaxial masses
Diagnosis of exclusion
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Selected References
Gauden AJ et al: Calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the neuraxis: a case report and review of the literature. J Clin Neurosci. 70:257-9, 2019
Nussbaum ES et al: Extradural petromastoid calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the neuraxis (CAPNON): case report and literature review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 166:99-106, 2018
Saha A et al: Calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the spine: imaging and pathological features. Neuroradiol J. 31(4):440-4, 2017
Alshareef M et al: Calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the cervicomedullary junction: case report and a literature review. World Neurosurg. 85:364.e11-8, 2016
García Duque S et al: Calcifying pseudoneoplasms of the neuraxis: report on four cases and review of the literature. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 143:116-20, 2016
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Calcifying pseudoneoplasm of neuraxis (CAPNON)
Definitions
Rare, nonneoplastic, calcified lesions of CNS that can occur as either extraaxial or intraaxial masses
Diagnosis of exclusion
IMAGING
General Features
CT Findings
MR Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
Gross Pathologic & Surgical Features
Microscopic Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Consider
Selected References
Gauden AJ et al: Calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the neuraxis: a case report and review of the literature. J Clin Neurosci. 70:257-9, 2019
Nussbaum ES et al: Extradural petromastoid calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the neuraxis (CAPNON): case report and literature review. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 166:99-106, 2018
Saha A et al: Calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the spine: imaging and pathological features. Neuroradiol J. 31(4):440-4, 2017
Alshareef M et al: Calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the cervicomedullary junction: case report and a literature review. World Neurosurg. 85:364.e11-8, 2016
García Duque S et al: Calcifying pseudoneoplasms of the neuraxis: report on four cases and review of the literature. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 143:116-20, 2016
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