Presentation
The patient collapsed during a cardiac arrest. He regained a perfusing rhythm, but wasn't breathing on his own. A CT head was requested. An occipital injury was noted and the study extended to include C-spine.
Patient Data
Age: 65 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Peg fracture
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Fracture through the odontoid peg..
Case Discussion
Reconstruction of the images revealed a type III odontoid fracture.