| Literature DB >> 18259680 |
Serge Martellacci1, Douraïed Ben Salem, Nathalie Méjean, Jean-Louis Sautreaux, Denis Krausé.
Abstract
We describe a case of foramen magnum syndrome secondary to atlanto-occipital assimilation with spinal-cord compression caused by retro-odontoid fibrous pannus. Association of atlanto-occipital assimilation with the occurrence of severe neurological symptoms resulting from upper spinal cord compression remains rare in the literature. The embryonic process leading to this malformation is discussed. The anatomy and pathogenesis of this syndrome are described.Entities:
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Year: 2008 PMID: 18259680 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-007-0288-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Surg Radiol Anat ISSN: 0930-1038 Impact factor: 1.246