Atlanto-axial dislocation with brain atrophy and edema: an autopsy report.
We report autopsy findings of the vertical type of atlanto-axial dislocation. Details of the anatomical features in the head and neck are described, with reference to the histological findings of medullary compression.
D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000150:complications; D001268:Atlanto-Axial Joint / Q000293:injuries*; D001284:Atrophy / Q000209:etiology; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D001929:Brain Edema / Q000209:etiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000150:complications* / Q000209:etiology