From the case:
Crowned dens illustrations
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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."