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[Ossiculum terminale (Bergmann). Differential diagnosis of an odontoid fracture of the Anderson I type].
- Source :
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Der Unfallchirurg [Unfallchirurg] 2003 Dec; Vol. 106 (12), pp. 1054-6. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- We describe a case of the rare entity of a persistent ossicle on the top of the odontoid process. In a short review of the literature, we show developmental abnormalities of the odontoid process and its etiologies. The terminal ossicle (Bergmann) plays an important role in the differential diagnosis of a fracture of the odontoid process type I in adults using the classification of Anderson and D'Alonzo. If fracture and instability is excluded by plain radiographs, computed tomography and/or MRI, there is no need for additional therapy.
- Subjects :
- Accidents, Traffic
Adult
Diagnosis, Differential
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Male
Odontoid Process diagnostic imaging
Odontoid Process injuries
Spinal Fractures diagnostic imaging
Time Factors
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Odontoid Process abnormalities
Spinal Fractures diagnosis
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- German
- ISSN :
- 0177-5537
- Volume :
- 106
- Issue :
- 12
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Der Unfallchirurg
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 14727042
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-003-0658-x