Rheumatoid arthritis of the dens

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis probable

Patient Data

Age: Elderly
Gender: Male
Coronal
bone window
Sagittal
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Axial bone
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Severe degenerative change at the atlanto-dens articulation with erosions. 

  • Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

 

Case Discussion

This patient has a long-standing history of rheumatoid arthritis.

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