Vertical odontoid fracture. Case report.
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.
Bergenheim
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Department of Neurosurgery, University Hospital, Umeå, Sweden.
Forssell
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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