Absent cervical spine pedicle and associated congenital spinal abnormalities - a diagnostic trap in a setting of acute trauma: case report

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Congenital spinal abnormalities can easily be misdiagnosed on plain radiographs. Additional imaging is warranted in doubtful cases, especially in a setting of acute trauma.</p> <p>Case Presentation</p> <p>This...

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Main Authors: Wildermuth Simon, Scheffel Hans, Andreisek Gustav, Guggenberger Roman, Leschka Sebastian, Stolzmann Paul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Medical Imaging
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2342/10/25