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Occipital spur

Case contributed by Utkarsh Kabra
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Swelling and pain in neck, headache.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Male
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Prominent external occipital protuberance.

Case Discussion

Prominent external occipital protuberance or an occipital spur is considered an anatomical variant but it can be a cause of neck pain as in this patient.

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