Occipital condyle fracture with peripheral neurological deficit.
A 24-year-old woman sustained a type III Anderson and Montesano fracture in a road traffic accident. Acute respiratory stridor, multiple cranial nerve palsies and right upper limb neurological deficits associated with a C1 to T2 extradural haematoma were unique features of this case. The patient made a full and uncomplicated recovery with conservative management.
Cartmill
M
M
Department of Neurosurgery, Queen's Medical Centre, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
Khazim
R
R
Firth
J L
JL
D000063:Accidents, Traffic; D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006407:Hematoma, Epidural, Cranial / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000293:injuries*; D010243:Paralysis / Q000209:etiology; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D012135:Respiratory Sounds / Q000209:etiology; D012887:Skull Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery