Imaging of the congenitally absent cervical pedicle: avoidance of misdiagnosis in a setting of trauma

Imaging of the congenitally absent cervical pedicle: avoidance of misdiagnosis in a setting of trauma

An enlarged neuroforamen may be due to a congenitally absent cervical pedicle. We report a case initially misdiagnosed as a cervical fracture. CT and MRI are recommended for correct diagnosis and prevention of unwarranted treatment.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]

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Veröffentlicht in:Emergency radiology 1999-11, Vol.6 (5), p.307-309
Hauptverfasser: Gurpinar, E. I., Dross, P.
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Sprache:eng
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Medical diagnosis
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Zusammenfassung:An enlarged neuroforamen may be due to a congenitally absent cervical pedicle. We report a case initially misdiagnosed as a cervical fracture. CT and MRI are recommended for correct diagnosis and prevention of unwarranted treatment.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:1070-3004
1438-1435
DOI:10.1007/s101400050073