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Tumours of the odontoid peg revisited
Ahmed Saad1, Christine Azzopardi2, Shahnawaz Haleem3
1Department of Orthopedics, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
Introduction:
Tumours of the odontoid peg are rare but can potentially cause significant morbidity and mortality.
Methods:
A retrospective review of oncology and radiology database of tertiary orthopaedic oncology centre for all lesions affecting the odontoid peg over the last 12 years was performed.
Results:
We identified a total of 15 tumours involving the odontoid peg, majority being malignant. Myeloma was the most common tumour.
Conclusion:
Tumours of the odontoid peg are rare. Spinal surgeons and Radiologists need to be aware of them.
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