Craniocervical pneumatization.
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چکیده
Craniocervical bony pneumatization is a rare finding, with limited numbers of cases reported in the literature. It is thought to be linked to Eustachian tube dysfunction and a ball valve mechanism, and has a link with recurrent Valsalva maneuvers. We report a case of pneumatization of the occiput, atlas (C1) and axis (C2) in a patient with extensive ENT (Ear, Nose and Throat) surgical history who presented following a fall. Plain film, CT and MRI images are presented.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal of radiology case reports
دوره 7 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2013