Pathologic odontoid fracture and benign fibrous histiocytoma of bone.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
We present the case of a 44-year-old female patient, who sustained an odontoid fracture after a minor trauma (uncomplicated fall). The radiologic evaluation revealed a skeletal tumor of the second cervical vertebra together with a fracture line at the base of the odontoid process of the axis. The patient underwent surgery, the tumor was resected and the odontoid was stabilised using an autologous cortico-cancellous bone graft and a halo fixator. Histologic examination revealed benign fibrous histiocytoma, which is reported to be a very rare skeletal tumor.
Medical subject headings
- Fractures, Spontaneous
- Histiocytoma, Benign Fibrous
- Odontoid Process
- Spinal Fractures
- Spinal Neoplasms