OCAD MSK

History

76M fell in bathtub

Figure 1 for case odontoid process of axis ( RID7750 ) — Figure 1

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Discussion

There is an unstable odontoid fracture through erosions at the base of the odontoid. Sag MR images show intermediate T1/Dark T2 soft tissue thickening surrounding the odontoid. Cor CT shows smooth erosion with (dare I say) overhanging edges. I know this can happen, but dont actually recall seeing gout in this location. Dr. Petscavage-Thomas from Hershey just presented a paper at SSR on non-union risk for similar fractures in the setting of CPPD (I was actually sent this case in consult during that session----mind blown!). This is from my friend and former neuro colleague Dr. George Lantos.

Diagnosis

odontoid process of axis ( RID7750 )

Hilary Umans, MD

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