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Absent posterior arch of C1 vertebra

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Cervical pain for one month.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

Absent posterior arch of C1 vertebra.

Hypertrophy of spinous process of C2 vertebra.

Case Discussion

Findings of congenital abnormality of the C1 vertebra.

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