Crowned dens illustrations

Case contributed by Matt Skalski
Diagnosis not applicable
Diagram

Two crowned odontoid processes, one with associated erosions, one without. 

Case Discussion

CPPD involving the median atlanto-axial joint can cause the appearance of a crowned dens, and if there is associated CPPD arthropathy and pain this may be referred to as "crowned dens syndrome." 

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