Atlanto-axial subluxation with background Down syndrome
Case contributed by:
Dr Yuranga Weerakkody
Presentation:
Adult with background Down syndrome
Patient Data:
Age: Adult
Race: Other
From the case:
Atlanto-axial subluxation with background Down syndrome
CT scan of skull base
Modality:
CT
CT scans demonstrates some of classical skull base features associated with Down syndrome
As the features are longstanding there also associated secondary degenerative changes. The anterior C1 arches are also unfused
References:
- Selby KA, Newton RW, Gupta S et-al. Clinical predictors and radiological reliability in atlantoaxial subluxation in Down's syndrome. Arch. Dis. Child. 1991;66 (7): 876-8. Arch. Dis. Child. (citation) - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
- Morton RE, Khan MA, Murray-leslie C et-al. Atlantoaxial instability in Down's syndrome: a five year follow up study. Arch. Dis. Child. 1995;72 (2): 115-8. Arch. Dis. Child. (citation) - Free text at pubmed - Pubmed citation
- Shikata J, Yamamuro T, Mikawa Y et-al. Surgical treatment of symptomatic atlantoaxial subluxation in Down's syndrome. Clin. Orthop. Relat. Res. 1987;(220): 111-8. - Pubmed citation
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