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Cervical Variants Flashcards

1
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What is mach effect?

A

unfortunate confluence of shadows
(not a Dx)

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What is a pseudo-Jefferson fracture?

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overhanging edges of C1 lateral masses in children only, representing the differential growth rate between C1 and C2
(finding in adults = jefferson Fx)

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What is the clinical presentation of a patient showing a pseudo-jefferson fracture on x-ray?

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child with no history of trauma

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4
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What is the diagnosis?

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Pseudo-Jefferson fracture

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What is the diagnosis and clinical significance?

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Calcified lymph nodes
No clinical significance

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What is the diagnosis?

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Calcified lymph nodes

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7
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What is Eagle syndrome?

A

ossification of stylohyoid ligament + mechanical dysphagia (difficulty swallowing solids)

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What is the clinical significance of stylohyoid ligament ossification?

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  • vertebral artery insufficiency
  • fracture (flex/ext MOI)
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9
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What is the arrow pointing to?

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Central incisor gap (Mach effect, not Dx)

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10
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What is the diagnosis?

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Ossification of stylohyoid ligament

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11
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What is the diagnosis?

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Pseudosubluxation of C2

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12
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What is the diagnosis?

A

Thyroid cartilage calcification
(Dense & irregular calcification within the cartilage; overlies C4-C5)

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13
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What is the diagnosis?

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Facet notching
notch-like defect on posterior aspect of superior facet surface

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14
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What are nuclear impressions?

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Sloped indentation of endplates

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15
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What is another name for nuclear impression?

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Notochordal impression/persistency

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16
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What is the diagnosis?

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Nuclear impressions
(At all cervical levels)

17
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What is the diagnosis?

A

Nuclear impressions
(Inf. endplate of C6, both endplates of C7)

18
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What is the clinical significance of nuclear impressions

A

Normal variant

19
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What are nuchal bones?

A
  • Long-standing degenerative ossification post. to lower cervical SPs w/in ligamentum nuchae
  • exhibit smooth bony cortex and are often angular or ovoid
20
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What is the diagnosis?

A

Nuchal bones

21
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What is the clinical presentation of a patient with nuchal bones?

A

No history/relationship to previous trauma or pain syndromes

22
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What is the diagnosis?

A

Intercalary bone

23
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What are intercalary bones?

A

Discal ossifications, usually triangular in shape, found in ant. annular fibers of an IVD

24
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What is the diagnosis?

A

Intercalary bones

25
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What is the suspected etiology of Intercalary bones?

A

Degenerative ossification

26
Q

What is this? What is the clinical significance?

A

Tracheal ring calcification
Not clinically significant

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