Fracture of the anterior arch of the atlas associated with a congenital cleft of the posterior arch. Demonstration by CT

A case of a vertical fracture of the anterior arch of the atlas associated with a congenital cleft of the posterior arch of the same vertebra is reported. Such an association has not previously been described in the literature. X-Ray computed tomography is an excellent exam for visualizing this regi...

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Published in:	Neuroradiology Vol. 30; no. 5; pp. 444 - 446
Main Authors:	Le Minor, J M, Rosset, P, Favard, L, Burdin, P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Germany 01-01-1988
Subjects:	Adult Cervical Atlas - abnormalities Cervical Atlas - diagnostic imaging Cervical Atlas - injuries Fractures, Bone - diagnostic imaging Fractures, Bone - etiology Humans Male Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:	A case of a vertical fracture of the anterior arch of the atlas associated with a congenital cleft of the posterior arch of the same vertebra is reported. Such an association has not previously been described in the literature. X-Ray computed tomography is an excellent exam for visualizing this region and for easily distinguishing between fractures and congenital clefts.
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ISSN:	0028-3940 1432-1920
DOI:	10.1007/BF00404112