B A Eaton1, N W Kettner, J B Essman. 1. Logan Health Center, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017, USA.
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To discuss a case of cervical spine osteochondroma found incidentally during evaluation of a rib injury. To demonstrate diagnostic imaging, including plain film radiography, radionuclide bone scan, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. CLINICAL FEATURES: This article presents the second reported case of osteochondroma associated with the C6 vertebral body. The classic imaging features of exostosis and a cartilaginous cap were identified. The osteochondroma was confluent with marrow of the C6 articular pillar. A biopsy was performed for confirmation of the lesion's histological character. INTERVENTION: Surgical resection was performed to remove the osteochondroma. CONCLUSION: Clinical examination, radiological evaluation and advanced diagnostic imaging helped detect and characterize an incidental cervical spine mass.
OBJECTIVE: To discuss a case of cervical spine osteochondroma found incidentally during evaluation of a rib injury. To demonstrate diagnostic imaging, including plain film radiography, radionuclide bone scan, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. CLINICAL FEATURES: This article presents the second reported case of osteochondroma associated with the C6 vertebral body. The classic imaging features of exostosis and a cartilaginous cap were identified. The osteochondroma was confluent with marrow of the C6 articular pillar. A biopsy was performed for confirmation of the lesion's histological character. INTERVENTION: Surgical resection was performed to remove the osteochondroma. CONCLUSION: Clinical examination, radiological evaluation and advanced diagnostic imaging helped detect and characterize an incidental cervical spine mass.
Authors: Oscar García-González; J Nicolás Mireles-Cano; Natalia Sánchez-Zavala; Miguel A Chagolla-Santillan; Segio M Orozco-Ramirez; Pedro Silva-Cerecedo; Mario Murguia-Perez; Fernando Rueda-Franco Journal: Childs Nerv Syst Date: 2017-11-11 Impact factor: 1.475
Authors: R Shane Tubbs; Grady E Maddox; Paul A Grabb; W Jerry Oakes; Aaron A Cohen-Gadol Journal: Childs Nerv Syst Date: 2009-07-17 Impact factor: 1.475