title: Developmental anomalies of the craniocervical junction and cervical spine.
abstract: Developmental anomalies of the craniocervical junction and cervical spine are relatively common in childhood and are potentially dangerous because of instability, particularly in the context of trauma. It is important that the radiologist understands and identifies these anomalies to contribute to their proper management. This article reviews the common and important anomalies of the craniovertebral junction, cervical spinal column, and related craniospinal neuraxis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Kim
mesh_terms: D001848:Bone Diseases, Developmental / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002574:Cervical Vertebrae / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging / Q000379:methods*; D009777:Occipital Bone / Q000473:pathology*; D013122:Spinal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*