Published June 1984 | Version v1
Journal article

Fusion of the anterior arch of the atlas and dens

  • 1. Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC (USA). Dept. of Radiology

Description

Seven cases of fusion of the anterior arch of the atlas to the dens have been described in the English literature. This anomaly alone is stable. A new case of this rare anomaly incidentally discovered in a patient examined for trauma is presented. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Skelet. Radiol.
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
1
Series
CODEN: SKRAD.;Skelet. Radiol.
Journal Page Range
21-22
ISSN
0364-2348

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
Germany
INIS RN
15067610
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; BONDING; BONE JOINTS; DIAGNOSIS; IMAGES; MALFORMATIONS; NECK; PATIENTS; VERTEBRAE
Descriptors DEC
BODY; BODY AREAS; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DISEASES; FABRICATION; JOINING; MEDICINE; ORGANS; PATHOLOGICAL CHANGES; SKELETON