Abstract
An inferior accessory ossicle of the anterior arch of the atlas is quite rare and should not be confused with other pathological conditions such as a fracture. Here we report a case of an inferior accessory ossicle of the anterior arch of the atlas in a 29-year-old male and a review of literature.
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