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01.11.2015 | Review Paper
The odontoid process: a comprehensive review of its anatomy, embryology, and variations
verfasst von:
Seleipiri Akobo, Elias Rizk, Marios Loukas, Jens R. Chapman, Rod J. Oskouian, R. Shane Tubbs
Erschienen in:
Child's Nervous System
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Ausgabe 11/2015
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Abstract
Background
The odontoid process is a critical component of the cranio-cervical junction. Therefore, clinicians who diagnose, treat, or operate this region need a strong background in regard to the embryology, anatomy, and anatomical variations that may be seen for the odontoid process.
Methods
A literature review was performed, using standard search engines, to explore the morphology, embryology, and anatomical variants of the odontoid process.
Conclusions
A sound understanding of the development of the odontoid process, both in normal and in variant forms, as well as its phenotypical morphology is a prerequisite for the diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with disorders affecting the cranio-cervical spine.