Arcuate foramen

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Neck pain

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female

Cervical spine

x-ray

Arcuate foramen of atlas is incidentally noted.

Case Discussion

Arcuate foramen is usually an incidental normal variant of the atlas that is easily seen on lateral plain film. It is more common in females.

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