The Dens-Arch synchondrosis versus the Hangman's fracture.
The synchondrosis between the dens and arch of C2 is a normal structure in infants and children. It is not visible on lateral views of the cervical spine, but is routinely visible on oblique views. In such cases it has a distinct tendency to mimic a C2-arch fracture. The varying appearance of this synchondrosis and its differentiation from a true fracture of C2 are the subjects of this report.
D001175:Arthrography; D002358:Cartilage, Articular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000293:injuries; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans