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Skull Base 2002; 12(2): 093-096
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-31571
CASE REPORT

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Bilateral Occipital Condyle Fracture: Report of Two Cases

Markus H. Schrödel, Ralph Kestlmeier, Anna E. Trappe
  • Department of Neurosurgery, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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Publication Date:
18 May 2004 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Occipital condyle fractures are a rare finding in trauma victims. Bilateral fractures are even more unusual and have typically been reported in autopsy studies. We treated two patients with bilateral occipital condyle fractures who had only minor symptoms. Anderson and Montesano's classification,[1] possible cranial nerve palsies, diagnosis, and treatment of this rare fracture are discussed.

KEYWORDS

Occipital condyle fracture - neck pain - lower cranial nerve palsy

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