Prominent external occipital protuberance

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Work up for upper posterior neck pain.

Patient Data

Age: 17 years
Gender: Female

There is pointed bony projection arising at external occipital protuberance.

Case Discussion

Prominent external occipital protuberance is an anatomical variant and common in males. It can become symptomatic with affected patients describing a tender bony swelling at the back of the neck causing pain.

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