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A Case Report and Imaging on Fracture of Odontoid Process

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/easjrit.2021.v03i05.009

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Odontoid process also called as dens, is a protuberance of axis (C2 vertebra). Odontoid process is the central pillar of the craniovertebral junction. Imaging of this small structure continues to be a challenge for the radiologists due to complex bony and ligamentous anatomy. A wide range of developmental and acquired abnormalities of odontoid have been identified. Fracture usually occurs in young due to high energy trauma, in elderly age group due to low energy trauma. The mechanism is due to hyperextension of neck and hyperflexion trauma. We report a case of a 24 year old female patient who presented to emergency with alleged history of self fall from two wheeler and inability to move the neck. X-ray, CT and MRI were done which revealed significant type II comminuted fracture of odontoid process.

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