Accessory occipital-C1 articulation

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma with neck pain. Incidental finding.

Patient Data

Age: 85 years
Gender: Male

Abnormal articulation between the left basal occiput and transverse process of C1 (arrow) with a resultant pseudoarthrosis.

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