Accessory ossicle of anterior arch of the atlas

Case contributed by Charudutt Jayant Sambhaji
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from height

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Male

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

There is a corticated osseous density that articulates with the inferior aspect of the anterior arch of the atlas. ( An incidental finding in a patient with trauma ).

Case Discussion

The findings are consistent with accessory ossicle of the anterior arch of the atlas which is a normal variant.

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