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Cervical Myelopathy Caused by a Split Atlas Anomaly: A Case Report

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: An 18-year-old male presented with a 6-month history of paresthesia of both arms and legs after a minor neck trauma. CT scan revealed a partial aplasia of the anterior and posterior arches of the C1 vertebra resulting in a split atlas. MRI showed an intramedullary high-signal area. We performed a posterior decompressive laminectomy and occipitocervical fusion. The bony defect into the posterior arch was replaced by a connective tissue cord, resulting in a compression of the dural sheath. The symptoms recovered completely 1 month after surgery. Knowledge of this rare malformation is crucial to the correct management of these cases.

Source: Case Reports in Orthopedic Research

DOI: 10.1159/000516770

Authors: Mehdi Meddeb, Hassen Makhlouf, Sofiene Bouali, Khalil Habboubi, Mondher Mestiri

Institutions: Faculté de médecine de Tunis, Tunis El Manar University, National Institute of Neurology Mongi-Ben Hamida

Language: English

Topic: Cervical and Thoracic Myelopathy

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $790