Complete absence of the posterior arch of C1: Case report
Posterior atlas arch anomalies are relatively common, but have a variety of presentations ranging from partial clefts to complete agenesis of the posterior arch. Partial clefts are prevalent in 4% of patients and are generally asymptomatic. However, complete agenesis of the posterior arch is extreme...
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doaj-b3aba7731472440f9f95dcd71683f1912020-11-25T00:50:00ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine0974-82372014-01-015417617810.4103/0974-8237.147090Complete absence of the posterior arch of C1: Case reportR KhannaZ A SmithB J DlouhyN S DahdalehPosterior atlas arch anomalies are relatively common, but have a variety of presentations ranging from partial clefts to complete agenesis of the posterior arch. Partial clefts are prevalent in 4% of patients and are generally asymptomatic. However, complete agenesis of the posterior arch is extremely rare. We report the case of a 46-year-old man who presented with upper cervical spine and occipital pain as well as left sided headaches. Imaging revealed congenital complete absence of the posterior arch of C1 (Type E) without any radiographic evidence of instability. We discuss our case in light of other reported cases and detail its management.http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2014;volume=5;issue=4;spage=176;epage=178;aulast=KhannaAgenesisatlantoaxial instabilitybracingC1posterior atlas arch |
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R Khanna Z A Smith B J Dlouhy N S Dahdaleh Complete absence of the posterior arch of C1: Case report Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine Agenesis atlantoaxial instability bracing C1 posterior atlas arch |
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Complete absence of the posterior arch of C1: Case report |
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Complete absence of the posterior arch of C1: Case report |
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Complete absence of the posterior arch of C1: Case report |
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Complete absence of the posterior arch of C1: Case report |
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Complete absence of the posterior arch of C1: Case report |
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complete absence of the posterior arch of c1: case report |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Journal of Craniovertebral Junction and Spine |
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0974-8237 |
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2014-01-01 |
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Posterior atlas arch anomalies are relatively common, but have a variety of presentations ranging from partial clefts to complete agenesis of the posterior arch. Partial clefts are prevalent in 4% of patients and are generally asymptomatic. However, complete agenesis of the posterior arch is extremely rare. We report the case of a 46-year-old man who presented with upper cervical spine and occipital pain as well as left sided headaches. Imaging revealed congenital complete absence of the posterior arch of C1 (Type E) without any radiographic evidence of instability. We discuss our case in light of other reported cases and detail its management. |
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Agenesis atlantoaxial instability bracing C1 posterior atlas arch |
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http://www.jcvjs.com/article.asp?issn=0974-8237;year=2014;volume=5;issue=4;spage=176;epage=178;aulast=Khanna |
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