Presentation
Attempted suicide by hanging, laryngeal edema, slurred speech. Neurologically stable.
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Pointed bony projection arising at external occipital protuberance.
No fracture or lytic/sclerotic lesion.
Case Discussion
This is an incidentally discovered occipital spur, which has been asymptomatic so far. As such, no specific treatment or follow-up is presently necessary.