Hypoglossal canal (eagle sign)

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis not applicable
Illustration

Coronal CT through the base of the skull, demonstrating the typical appearance of the occipital condyle and jugular tubercle, mimicking an eagle in profile. The hypoglossal canal runs under the neck/beak. 

Eagle image credit: Steppinstars from Pixabay

Illustration created by Frank Gaillard

Case Discussion

Image attribution (eagle)

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