Benign osteoblastoma of the atlas: a case report

J Manipulative Physiol Ther. 1985 Sep;8(3):191-3.

Abstract

Benign Osteoblastomas are uncommon tumors which make up approximately 1 percent of all bone tumors. The distribution of the tumor demonstrates a high incidence for spinal involvement. This case report shows an osteoblastoma in a somewhat unusual location of the cervical spine, the posterior arch of the atlas.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Cervical Atlas / diagnostic imaging*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Osteoma, Osteoid / diagnostic imaging*
  • Spinal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging*
  • Tomography, X-Ray