A Rare Case of Crowned Dens Syndrome Mimicking Aseptic Meningitis

A Rare Case of Crowned Dens Syndrome Mimicking Aseptic Meningitis

Background: Crowned dens syndrome (CDS), related to microcrystalline deposition in the periodontoid process, is the main cause of acute or chronic cervical pain. Microcrystal-line deposition most often consists of calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate crystals and/or hydroxyapatite crystals. Case Presenta...

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Main Authors: Teruyuki Takahashi, Yugo Minakata, Masato Tamura, Toshiaki Takasu, Marohito Murakami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Karger Publishers 2013-03-01
Series:Case Reports in Neurology
Subjects:
Crowned dens syndrome
Calcium pyrophosphate dehydrate crystals
Odontoid process
Meningitis
Cervical computed tomography scan
Corticosteroids
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/348745

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