Accessory ossicle of anterior arch of the atlas
Presentation
Fall from height
Patient Data
Age: 75 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Accessory ossicle of anterior arch of the atlas
CT
Sagittal bone window
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.