The need for computed tomography imaging to differentiate the crowned dens syndrome from vertebral osteomyelitis
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DOI: 10.1080/03009742.2020.1719542
Abstract: A 60-year-old male presented with a 9 day history of worsening neck pain. His past medical history was significant for scoliosis. At presentation he had a reduced range of motion of the cervical sp... read more here.
Keywords: need computed; computed tomography; tomography imaging; crowned dens ... See more keywords
SAT0436 CROWNED-DENS SYNDROME: A RECENT CASE SERIES IN A SINGLE CENTRE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2019-eular.1502
Abstract: Background The crowned dens syndrome is a rare presentation of Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease. It is characterised by severe acute or recurrent neck pain associated with headache, fever and elevated inflammatory markers. CT usually demonstrates… read more here.
Keywords: presentation; radiology; calcium pyrophosphate; dens syndrome ... See more keywords
Delayed diagnosis of an upper cervical epidural abscess masked due to crowned dens syndrome
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DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-235126
Abstract: An 87-year-old Japanese man presented to our hospital with a 5-day history of fever and neck pain. On physical examination, his stiff neck indicated restricted movement, especially on rotation. CT of the head revealed calcification… read more here.
Keywords: cervical epidural; upper cervical; epidural abscess; crowned dens ... See more keywords
Crowned dens syndrome
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DOI: 10.1136/practneurol-2017-001793
Abstract: Crowned dens syndrome is a rare presentation of calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease. It is characterised by severe occipital pain and neck stiffness. Acute presentations are typically accompanied by fever and an inflammatory response and hence… read more here.
Keywords: epidemiology; neurology; crowned dens; dens syndrome ... See more keywords
Case report: crowned dens syndrome in a patient with seronegative rheumatoid arthritis
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DOI: 10.1136/rmdopen-2023-003017
Abstract: Chondrocalcinosis (CC) is the one of the most common crystal pyrophosphate disease associated arthritis in the elderly. It has been shown to coexist with seronegative and seropositive rheumatoid arthritis (RA), yet mostly with seronegative RA.… read more here.
Keywords: dens syndrome; crowned dens; rheumatoid arthritis; arthritis ... See more keywords
Crowned Dens Syndrome Occurring after Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection for Early Gastric Cancer
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DOI: 10.1159/000510163
Abstract: Crowned dens syndrome (CDS) is a rare form of pseudogout which causes acute neck pain due to calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate deposition surrounding the odontoid process, commonly causing neck pain with rigidity. While invasive procedures such… read more here.
Keywords: endoscopic submucosal; neck pain; submucosal dissection; crowned dens ... See more keywords