Calcifying Pseudoneoplasm of the Neuraxis: From Pathogenesis to Diagnostic and Therapeutic Considerations

Calcifying pseudoneoplasm of the neuraxis (CAPNON) is a rare tumefactive lesion that can develop anywhere within the neuraxis. The incidence is likely underreported, given its nonspecific imaging features and because CAPNON has often been overwhelmed by the presence of comorbid disease. CAPNON is typically diagnosed by the histopathological examination findings. However, the histopathological diagnosis is often challenging owing to the …