Congenital Absence of the Posterior Arch of the Atlas A Strange but Benign Anomaly
- Author:
Tan EC
;
Soon HC
;
Kevin M
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Posterior arch of the Atlas;
Congenital absence;
Posterior tubercle;
- From:Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal
2007;1(2):30-32
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Congenital partial aplasia of the atlas with a posterior arch remnant is rare. It may be found as an incidental radiological finding or patients can present with neurological signs and symptoms after head or neck trauma. A 36 year old female presented with a 3 day history of right sided neck pain radiating down the right arm. Radiographs of the cervical spine showed a radiolucent area in the region of the posterior arch of the atlas. Computed tomography subsequently revealed partial absence of the posterio
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