Cervical Spondylolysis with Dysplasia: A Case Report.
10.4184/jkss.2009.16.3.210
- Author:
Heui Jeon PARK
1
;
Young Jun SHIM
;
Wan Ki KIM
;
Jae Hyung YANG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Yonsei University, Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea. par73@yonsei.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Cervical spine;
Spondylolysis;
Dysplasia
- MeSH:
Diagnosis, Differential;
Dislocations;
Magnetic Resonance Imaging;
Spine;
Spondylolysis
- From:Journal of Korean Society of Spine Surgery
2009;16(3):210-214
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Cervical spondylolysis is defined as a corticated cleft between the superior and inferior articular facets of the articular pillar, which is the cervical equivalent of pars interarticularis in the lumbar spine. It is very important to avoid confusion with more clinically significant abnormalities, such as fracture or dislocation. This case report describes bilateral spondylolysis and associated dysplasia of C6. We describe the radiographic presentation of this anomaly, stressing the importance of computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging for a correct diagnosis. A review of the literature on this interesting abnormality and a complete differential diagnosis are presented.
