CT appearance of congenital defect resembling the Hangman's fracture.
Publication/Presentation Date
7-1-1999
Abstract
PURPOSE: Congenital defects of C2 are rare and can be confused with Hangman's fractures. CT has been advocated as aiding in differentiation between an acute fracture and congenital defects.
METHODS: We present a case of a 2-year-old recent accident victim, who was erroneously diagnosed by plain film and CT as having a Hangman's fracture.
RESULTS: The CT demonstrated an atypical appearance of a congenital defect.
CONCLUSION: This case shows that the radiographic differentiation between a Hangman's fracture and a congenital defect is more difficult than previously described.
Volume
29
Issue
7
First Page
549
Last Page
550
ISSN
0301-0449
Published In/Presented At
Williams, J. P., 3rd, Baker, D. H., & Miller, W. A. (1999). CT appearance of congenital defect resembling the Hangman's fracture. Pediatric radiology, 29(7), 549–550. https://doi.org/10.1007/s002470050643
Disciplines
Diagnosis | Medicine and Health Sciences | Other Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment | Radiology
PubMedID
10398796
Department(s)
Department of Radiology and Diagnostic Medical Imaging
Document Type
Article