J Korean Radiol Soc.  2006 Dec;55(6):619-622. 10.3348/jkrs.2006.55.6.619.

Cervical Spondylolysis in Child with Four Levels of Simultaneous Involvement: A Case Report

• Kim GD
• Kim HW
• Jang SJ
• Oh JT

• KMID: 2103850
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/jkrs.2006.55.6.619

Abstract

Cervical spondylolysis is a rare condition, and less than 100 cases have been reported in the world literature. Cervical spondylolysis is defined as a well corticated defect in the posterior element of a cervical vertebra. Although the etiology of cervical spondylolysis is unknown, its association with dysplastic changes and spina bifida occulta suggest that the lesion is congenital. Here, we describe the radiographs and CT images of cervical spondylolysis involving four levels in a 9 year old boy.

Keyword

Spondylolysis; Neck, abnormalities; Neck, CT

MeSH Terms

Child*
Humans
Male
Spina Bifida Occulta
Spine
Spondylolysis*