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Radiologic Evaluation of Developmental Anomalies of The Odontoid Process: A Cone-Beam-Compated Tomography Study

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Background: The odontoid process is an anchoring pivot for the craniovertebral junction and has many congenital anomalies. Ossiculum Terminale Persistans (OTP) and Os Odontoideum (OO) are believed to be rare developmental anomalies of the odontoid process. The OTP is defined as an ossification center that gives rise to the tip of the dens failing to fuse properly with the body of the axis. OO is described as an oval-shaped, well-corticated bony ossicle that is positioned cephalad to the body of the axis. Both of these conditions may cause neurological signs and atlantoaxial instability.

Source: Austin Journal of Radiology

DOI: 10.26420/austinjradiol.2024.1243

Authors: Ayse Zeynep Zengin, Ayse Pinar Sumer, Kubra Cam

Institution: Ondokuz Mayıs University

Language: English

Topic: Spinal Dysraphism and Malformations

Subfield: Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404248104