Transthoracic discectomy for a rare presentation of calcified dorsal disc herniation

Abstract

Thoracic disc herniation is rare entity, with incidence of 0.5%-4% of all disc herniation. Mostly are asymptomatic and does not need treatment if symptomatic cause intractable pain, intercostal neuralgia, persistent axial back pain and myelopathic symptom need surgical excision. We present a case of 74-year female with central calcified dorsal disc herniation at T11-12 level. surgical excision done by transthoracic discectomy