Presentation
Mechanical fall. Down's syndrome. Collapse and loss of conciousness. GCS 14.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Congenital anomaly of the atlas: Currarino type A
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Incidental finding; sclerotic contoured defect of the posterior arch of the atlas in keeping with a Currarino type A congenital anomaly.
Case Discussion
Trauma-related facial bone injury. Despite the traumatic origin, the appearance of the C1 defect is not suspicious of bony injury. Incidental finding of Currarino type A congenital anomaly.