Presentation
Neck pain
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Sesamoid ossicles of the nuchal ligament
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A corticated, oval shape opacity is well defined on the posterior aspect of lower neck at the level of C5.
Case Discussion
Features are consistent with sesamoid ossicle of the nuchal ligament which is a relatively common anatomical variant that are usually asymptomatic and most commonly occur at the C5/6 or C6/7 vertebral levels.
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