Introduction: Craniocervical junction

Tuberculosis of the craniocervical junction.

Tuberculosis of the craniocervical junction is rare even where the condition is endemic. It poses problems in both diagnosis and management. We describe 25 cases followed over a period of 12 years, and relate the presentation, diagnosis and management. Of our 25 patients 16 were managed conservatively and nine by surgery. In order to diagnose this condition a high index of suspicion and advance...

Syringomyelia and Craniocervical Junction Abnormalities in Chihuahuas

BACKGROUND Chiari-like malformation (CM) and syringomyelia (SM) are widely reported in Cavalier King Charles Spaniels and Griffon Bruxellois dogs. Increasing evidence indicates that CM and SM also occur in other small and toy breed dogs, such as Chihuahuas. OBJECTIVES To describe the presence of SM and craniocervical junction (CCJ) abnormalities in Chihuahuas and to evaluate the possible asso...

Craniocervical junction abnormalities in northeast Brazilian population.

Ultrasound of the Neonatal Craniocervical Junction

To determine the value of ultrasound scanning of the craniocervical junction in neonates via a posterior approach, we examined 50 infants with normal posterior fossae, 10 with congenital abnormalities, and eight with intracranial hemorrhage. Good evaluation of the cisterna magna, medulla, tonsils, vermis, cervical cord, and central canal was possible in most cases. In nine patients with spinal ...

MR Imaging of the Craniocervical Junction 209

Craniocervical junctions in 35 abnormal and 10 normal subjects were studied with a 0.5 T superconducting magnetic resonance imaging system. Sagittal spin echo with 30 msec echo times and 500 msec repetition times constituted the most informative imaging plane and sequence. The anterior aspect of the foramen magnum was well delineated; the posterior margin was less constant in appearance. Compre...