A case report on giant C5 spinous process with partial block vertebrae at C2, C3, and C4 levels
The spine is a complex and vital structure. Its function includes not only the structural support of the body as a whole but it also serves as a conduit for safe passage of the neural elements while allowing proper interaction with the brain. We report the case of a 7-year-old child who presented wi...
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| author | O Joji Reddy J Abdul Gafoor B Suresh K Chenchu Lakshmi |
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| description | The spine is a complex and vital structure. Its function includes not only the structural support of the body as a whole but it also serves as a conduit for safe passage of the neural elements while allowing proper interaction with the brain. We report the case of a 7-year-old child who presented with a swelling in the posterior aspect of the neck. On lateral radiograph, there was elongated spinous process in the neck. Computed tomography examination better depicted this congenital variant and clearly showed giant spinous process of the C5 vertebrae. There was associated spina bifida at this level. Moreover, there was asymmetrical fusion of the posterior elements at C2, C3, and C4. Magnetic resonance imaging showed normal signal intensity of cervical cord. This is a very rare congenital anomaly. Very few cases have been reported previously. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-485f84387f2741c8a54bc506fab605482022-12-22T01:10:09ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsJournal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences2277-86322017-01-016212913210.4103/2277-8632.208013A case report on giant C5 spinous process with partial block vertebrae at C2, C3, and C4 levelsO Joji ReddyJ Abdul GafoorB SureshK Chenchu LakshmiThe spine is a complex and vital structure. Its function includes not only the structural support of the body as a whole but it also serves as a conduit for safe passage of the neural elements while allowing proper interaction with the brain. We report the case of a 7-year-old child who presented with a swelling in the posterior aspect of the neck. On lateral radiograph, there was elongated spinous process in the neck. Computed tomography examination better depicted this congenital variant and clearly showed giant spinous process of the C5 vertebrae. There was associated spina bifida at this level. Moreover, there was asymmetrical fusion of the posterior elements at C2, C3, and C4. Magnetic resonance imaging showed normal signal intensity of cervical cord. This is a very rare congenital anomaly. Very few cases have been reported previously.http://www.jdrntruhs.org/article.asp?issn=2277-8632;year=2017;volume=6;issue=2;spage=129;epage=132;aulast=ReddyCervical spine–congenital abnormalityCTembryologyspine |
| spellingShingle | O Joji Reddy J Abdul Gafoor B Suresh K Chenchu Lakshmi A case report on giant C5 spinous process with partial block vertebrae at C2, C3, and C4 levels Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences Cervical spine–congenital abnormality CT embryology spine |
| title | A case report on giant C5 spinous process with partial block vertebrae at C2, C3, and C4 levels |
| title_full | A case report on giant C5 spinous process with partial block vertebrae at C2, C3, and C4 levels |
| title_fullStr | A case report on giant C5 spinous process with partial block vertebrae at C2, C3, and C4 levels |
| title_full_unstemmed | A case report on giant C5 spinous process with partial block vertebrae at C2, C3, and C4 levels |
| title_short | A case report on giant C5 spinous process with partial block vertebrae at C2, C3, and C4 levels |
| title_sort | case report on giant c5 spinous process with partial block vertebrae at c2 c3 and c4 levels |
| topic | Cervical spine–congenital abnormality CT embryology spine |
| url | http://www.jdrntruhs.org/article.asp?issn=2277-8632;year=2017;volume=6;issue=2;spage=129;epage=132;aulast=Reddy |
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