Presentation
Brain CT for stroke evaluation
Patient Data
Age: 80 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Epitransverse process
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This was an incidental finding.
At the superior aspect of the atlas are bony exostosis which extends cephalad arising from the transverse process. These bony exostosis articulates with the occipital bone, forming a pseudoarthrosis.
Case Discussion
Epitransverse process is a rare anatomical variant of the atlas and usually and incidental finding.
May cause occipitocervical pain, functional limitations of head and neck movement or even torticollis.
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