| Bilateral cervical spondylolysis of C7. | |
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PMID: 20970734 Owner: NLM Status: In-Process |
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BACKGROUND CONTEXT: Cervical spondylolysis, which is defined as a cleft between the superior and inferior articular facets of the articular pillar, is a rare condition. The sixth cervical vertebra (C6) is the level most commonly affected. Cases involving C2, C3, C4, or C5 have also been reported. However, to date, no case of C7 spondylolysis has been reported. PURPOSE: To present a rare case of bilateral spondylolysis of the seventh cervical vertebra (C7) in a 58-year-old man. STUDY DESIGN: A case report. METHODS: A 58-year-old man visited our hospital with chronic posterior neck pain radiating to the left upper extremity. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) study revealed left foraminal disc herniations at C5-C6 and C6-C7. Cervical spondylolysis involving C7 was discovered incidentally during computed tomography (CT)-guided transforaminal steroid injection. Plain radiographs, CT images, and MRIs were reviewed thoroughly once again. RESULTS: The patient's symptoms were relieved after he received CT-guided transforaminal steroid injections. Plain radiographs revealed a radiolucent defect in the articular pillar and cleft at the spinous process of C7. Computed tomography confirmed bilateral spondylolysis and spina bifida occulta of the C7 vertebra. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed absence of edema, which was suggestive of a chronic lesion. CONCLUSION: Involvement of C7 is not exceptional in a case of cervical spondylolysis. |
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Authors:
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Nam Chull Paik |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: The spine journal : official journal of the North American Spine Society Volume: 10 ISSN: 1878-1632 ISO Abbreviation: Spine J Publication Date: 2010 Nov |
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Created Date: 2010-10-25 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 101130732 Medline TA: Spine J Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: e10-3 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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Department of Radiology, Arumdaun Wooldul Spine Hospital, Nam-gu, Ulsan, Republic of Korea. srsna@freechal.com |
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