Term ID: | 8364 |
Name: | Ossification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament |
Definition: | 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. |
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ParentIDs: | MESH:D009999|MESH:D013122 |
TreeNumbers: | C05.116.900.480 |C23.550.751.500 |
Synonyms: | Calcification of Posterior Longitudinal Ligament |Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Calcification |Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Ossification |
Slim Mappings: | Musculoskeletal disease|Pathology (process) |
Reference: |
MedGen: D017887
MeSH: D017887
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