Basilar impression as complication of Grisel's syndrome
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Basilar impression as complication of Grisel's syndrome
Grisel's syndrome presents a rare disease. Here, we present a peculiar case of Grisel's syndrome with an unfavorable course developing a basilar impression. This highlights the importance of close clinical and radiological follow-up even in cases where the course seems uncomplicated.
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عنوان ژورنال: Clinical Case Reports
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2050-0904
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.1286