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Solitary osteochondroma of the cervical spine
B A Eaton1, N W Kettner, J B Essman
1Logan Health Center, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017, USA.
Objective:
To discuss a case of cervical spine osteochondroma found incidentally during evaluation of a rib injury. To demonstrate diagnostic imaging, including plain film radiography, radionuclide bone scan, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Clinical Features:
This article presents the second reported case of osteochondroma associated with the C6 vertebral body. The classic imaging features of exostosis and a cartilaginous cap were identified. The osteochondroma was confluent with marrow of the C6 articular pillar. A biopsy was performed for confirmation of the lesion's histological character.
Intervention:
Surgical resection was performed to remove the osteochondroma.
Conclusion:
Clinical examination, radiological evaluation and advanced diagnostic imaging helped detect and characterize an incidental cervical spine mass.
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