Fused Axis Vertebrae With A Third Cervical Hemivertebrae - A Rare Case Report
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Congenital anomalies are common in the vertebral column. Skeletal abnormalities at the cervical region may result in severe neck pain and sudden unexpected death. During the osteology demonstration of cervical vertebrae for the MBBS students, it was observed that one of axis vertebra is fused with the 3rd cervical hemivertebrae. Vertebral bodies, pedicle, lamina of C2 and C3 were fused on right side, while on left side, C3 lack pedicle, lamina and spine. This fused vertebrae with a hemivertebrae had embryological importance and clinical implications.
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