Rare congenital anomalies simulating upper cervical spine fractures

J Emerg Med. 1991 Sep-Oct;9(5):331-5. doi: 10.1016/0736-4679(91)90376-q.

Abstract

Congenital anomalies of the cervical spine are rare, especially those involving the atlas. Two cases are reported, one each of an unfused anterior arch and an unfused posterior arch of C1 that on plain film radiographs simulated unusual odontoid fractures. A general discussion of the development of the dens and the atlas follows.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cervical Atlas / abnormalities
  • Cervical Atlas / diagnostic imaging
  • Cervical Vertebrae / abnormalities*
  • Cervical Vertebrae / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Spinal Fractures / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed