A Teething Problem: Artefactual X-Ray Appearances of Odontoid Fracture due to Superimposed Incisor
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We report a case of artefactual C2 fracture caused by a superimposed incisor tooth in a seven-year-old boy. CT refuted the diagnosis. Trauma clinicians should be aware of this entity to guide correct interpretation of trauma X-rays.
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دوره 2012 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012