title: Vertical odontoid fracture. Case report.
abstract: A case of vertical odontoid fracture is presented in which a concomitant fracture of the skull indicated possible pathogenetic mechanisms. The radiological diagnosis and the management of this case are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden.
authors.forename: A T
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Bergenheim
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Forssell
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D006259:Craniocerebral Trauma / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009809:Odontoid Process / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000293:injuries*; D016103:Spinal Fractures / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed