Dens erosion - possible CPPD

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis possible
Axial bone
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Sagittal
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Erosion of the odontoid peg

mri
Sagittal
T2
Sagittal
T1
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Erosion of the odontoid peg in a patient without inflammatory arthritis or gout most likely represents CPPD. 

Case Discussion

Erosion of the odontoid peg can result from a number of causes:

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