Congenital abnormality as incidental finding

Case contributed by Gerry Gardner
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Fall from horse. Pain in cervical spine and loss of consciousness

Patient Data

Age: 15 years
Gender: Female

Cross table Cx spine x-ray

x-ray

Plain films showed unusual appearances to the posterior elements of C3-5. 

CT cervical spine

ct

A CT was carried out and multiple congenital abnormalities were noted.

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