Vertebral nutrient vessel

Case contributed by Jeremy Jones
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

This chap was involved in a high speed RTA and presented to A&E with neck pain. He was immobilized and found to be tender in the mid-cervical region.

ct

Nutrient vessel.

Case Discussion

The limited section of the CT C-spine shows a nutrient vessel which should not be confused with a fracture. 

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