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The dens-arch synchondrosis versus the Hangman's fracture

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The synchondrosis between the dens and arch of C2 is a normal structure in infants and children. It is not visible on lateral views of the cervical spine, but is routinely visible on oblique views. In such cases it has a distinct tendency to mimic a C2-arch fracture. The varying appearance of this synchondrosis and its differentiation from a true fracture of C2 are the subjects of this report.

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  1. L. E. Swischuk (Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics, Director of Pediatric Radiology, Child Health Center) & C. K. Hayden Jr. (Assistant Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Child Health Center)

    Present address: Division of Pediatric Radiology, Child Health Center, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 77550, Galveston, Texas, USA

  2. M. Sarwar (Assistant Professor of Radiology, Director)

    Present address: Division of Neuroradiology, The University of Texas Medical Branch, 77550, Galveston, Texas, USA

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  1. Departments of Radiology and Pediatrics, Child Health Center, The University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas, USA

    L. E. Swischuk (Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics, Director of Pediatric Radiology, Child Health Center), C. K. Hayden Jr. (Assistant Professor of Radiology and Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Radiology, Child Health Center) & M. Sarwar (Assistant Professor of Radiology, Director)

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Swischuk, L.E., Hayden, C.K. & Sarwar, M. The dens-arch synchondrosis versus the Hangman's fracture. Pediatr Radiol 8, 100–102 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00973999

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