Presentation
Neck pain post fall.
Patient Data
Age: 52
Gender: Male
From the case:
Nuchal ligament sesamoid
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No acute cervical spine fracture or malalignment demonstrated. Prevertebral soft tissues are within normal limits.
Incidental note of anterior arch of C1 ossicle and nuchal ligament sesamoid. Multilevel degenerative change.
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates two anatomical variants that should not be mistaken for pathology:
- nuchal ligament sesamoid
- ossicle at the anterior arch of C1
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