Journal of the Korean Radiological Society  2006;55(6):619-622

doi:10.3348/jkrs.2006.55.6.619

Cervical Spondylolysis in Child with Four Levels of Simultaneous Involvement: A Case Report.

Gang Deuk KIM 1 ; Hye Won KIM ; Sung Jo JANG ; Jung Taek OH

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Keywords

Spondylolysis; Neck, abnormalities; Neck, CT

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Cervical spondylolysis is a rare condition, and less than 100 cases have been reported in the world literature. Cervical spondylolysis is defined as a well corticated defect in the posterior element of a cervical vertebra. Although the etiology of cervical spondylolysis is unknown, its association with dysplastic changes and spina bifida occulta suggest that the lesion is congenital. Here, we describe the radiographs and CT images of cervical spondylolysis involving four levels in a 9 year old boy.