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DOI: 10.4103/0971-3026.178358
CT and MR imaging of odontoid abnormalities: A pictorial review
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Abstract
Odontoid process is the central pillar of the craniovertebral junction. Imaging of this small structure continues to be a challenge for the radiologists due to complex bony and ligamentous anatomy. A wide range of developmental and acquired abnormalities of odontoid have been identified. Their accurate radiologic evaluation is important as different lesions have markedly different clinical course, patient management, and prognosis. This article seeks to provide knowledge for interpreting appearances of odontoid on computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with respect to various disease processes, along with providing a quick review of the embryology and relevant anatomy.
Keywords
Anterior longitudinal ligament - atlanto-axial dislocation - atlanto-dental interval - basilar invagination - computed tomography - cranio-vertebral junction - fracture - magnetic resonance imaging - odontoid - posterior longitudinal ligament - transverse atlantal ligamentPublication History
Article published online:
30 July 2021
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