title: Elongation of the anterior tubercle of a cervical vertebral transverse process.
abstract: Elongation of the anterior tubercle of the transverse process of a cervical vertebrae is a rare congenital osseous anomaly. The presenting case demonstrates the need for a thorough clinical assessment/evaluation on every patient. The importance of the radiological examination as a component of clinical assessment is explained.
authors.affiliation: Radiology Impressions, Radiographic Consultation Service, New Bremen, Ohio.
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Grilliot
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Wiles
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010292:Paresthesia / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography