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Differential Diagnosis
Craniovertebral Junction
Anatomically Based Differentials
Basilar Impression
Basilar Impression
Jeffrey S. Ross, MD
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DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

    ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

    • Key Differential Diagnosis Issues

      • Helpful Clues for Common Diagnoses

        • Helpful Clues for Less Common Diagnoses

          • Helpful Clues for Rare Diagnoses

            Selected References

            1. Cobanoglu M et al: Basilar impression in osteogenesis imperfecta treated with staged halo traction and posterior decompression with short-segment fusion. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 9(3):212-15, 2018
            2. Dührsen L et al: Basilar impression as complication of Grisel's syndrome. Clin Case Rep. 6(1):185-8, 2018
            3. Botelho RV et al: Angular craniometry in craniocervical junction malformation. Neurosurg Rev. 36(4):603-10; discussion 610, 2013
            4. Brockmeyer DL: The complex Chiari: issues and management strategies. Neurol Sci. 32 Suppl 3:S345-7, 2011
            5. Krauss WE et al: Rheumatoid arthritis of the craniovertebral junction. Neurosurgery. 66(3 Suppl):83-95, 2010
            6. Smoker WR et al: Imaging the craniocervical junction. Childs Nerv Syst. 24(10):1123-45, 2008
            7. Riew KD et al: Diagnosing basilar invagination in the rheumatoid patient. The reliability of radiographic criteria. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 83-A(2):194-200, 2001
            8. Nanduri VR et al: Basilar invagination as a sequela of multisystem Langerhans' cell histiocytosis. J Pediatr. 136(1):114-8, 2000
            9. Smoker WR: MR imaging of the craniovertebral junction. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 8(3):635-50, 2000
            10. Crockard HA: Transoral surgery: some lessons learned. Br J Neurosurg. 9(3):283-93, 1995
            11. Zeidman SM et al: Rheumatoid arthritis. Neuroanatomy, compression, and grading of deficits. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 19(20):2259-66, 1994
            12. Rajshekhar V et al: Haemangioma of the skull base producing basilar impression. Br J Neurosurg. 3(2):229-33, 1989
            13. Sherk HH: Atlantoaxial instability and acquired basilar invagination in rheumatoid arthritis. Orthop Clin North Am. 9(4):1053-63, 1978
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            DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS

              ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

              • Key Differential Diagnosis Issues

                • Helpful Clues for Common Diagnoses

                  • Helpful Clues for Less Common Diagnoses

                    • Helpful Clues for Rare Diagnoses

                      Selected References

                      1. Cobanoglu M et al: Basilar impression in osteogenesis imperfecta treated with staged halo traction and posterior decompression with short-segment fusion. J Craniovertebr Junction Spine. 9(3):212-15, 2018
                      2. Dührsen L et al: Basilar impression as complication of Grisel's syndrome. Clin Case Rep. 6(1):185-8, 2018
                      3. Botelho RV et al: Angular craniometry in craniocervical junction malformation. Neurosurg Rev. 36(4):603-10; discussion 610, 2013
                      4. Brockmeyer DL: The complex Chiari: issues and management strategies. Neurol Sci. 32 Suppl 3:S345-7, 2011
                      5. Krauss WE et al: Rheumatoid arthritis of the craniovertebral junction. Neurosurgery. 66(3 Suppl):83-95, 2010
                      6. Smoker WR et al: Imaging the craniocervical junction. Childs Nerv Syst. 24(10):1123-45, 2008
                      7. Riew KD et al: Diagnosing basilar invagination in the rheumatoid patient. The reliability of radiographic criteria. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 83-A(2):194-200, 2001
                      8. Nanduri VR et al: Basilar invagination as a sequela of multisystem Langerhans' cell histiocytosis. J Pediatr. 136(1):114-8, 2000
                      9. Smoker WR: MR imaging of the craniovertebral junction. Magn Reson Imaging Clin N Am. 8(3):635-50, 2000
                      10. Crockard HA: Transoral surgery: some lessons learned. Br J Neurosurg. 9(3):283-93, 1995
                      11. Zeidman SM et al: Rheumatoid arthritis. Neuroanatomy, compression, and grading of deficits. Spine (Phila Pa 1976). 19(20):2259-66, 1994
                      12. Rajshekhar V et al: Haemangioma of the skull base producing basilar impression. Br J Neurosurg. 3(2):229-33, 1989
                      13. Sherk HH: Atlantoaxial instability and acquired basilar invagination in rheumatoid arthritis. Orthop Clin North Am. 9(4):1053-63, 1978