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ArticleChild's nervous system : ChNS : official journal of the International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery2013

Congenital axis dysmorphism in a medieval skeleton : …secunda a vertendo epistropheus….

Luciana Travan, Paola Saccheri, Francesco Toso, Enrico Crivellato

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Luciana TravanDepartment of Experimental and Clinical Medicine, Section of Human Anatomy, University of Udine, Piazzale Kolbe 3, Udine, Italy.
Paola Saccheri
Francesco Toso
Enrico Crivellato
University of Udine · ITOspedale Santa Maria della Misericordia di Udine · IT

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Abstract

purposeWe describe here the axis dysmorphism that we observed in the skeletal remains of a human child dug up from a fifteenth century cemetery located in north-eastern Italy. This bone defect is discussed in the light of pertinent literature.

methodsWe performed macroscopical examination and CT scan analysis of the axis.

resultsAxis structure was remarkably asymmetric. Whilst the left half exhibited normal morphology, the right one was smaller than normal, and its lateral articular surface showed horizontal orientation. In addition, the odontoid process appeared leftward deviated and displayed a supplementary articular-like facet situated on the right side of its surface.

conclusionsThese findings suggest a diagnosis of unilateral irregular segmentation of atlas and axis, a rare dysmorphism dependent upon disturbances of notochordal development in early embryonic life. Likewise other malformations of the craniovertebral junction, this axis defect may alter the delicate mechanisms of upper neck movements and cause a complex series of clinical symptoms. This is an emblematic case whereby human skeletal remains may provide valuable information on the anatomical defects of craniovertebral junction.

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Axis, Cervical VertebraCervical AtlasChildHistory, 15th CenturyHistory, MedievalHumansItalyOdontoid ProcessTomography, X-Ray Computed

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