Demographics:
7 years old, Male
Indication:
Trauma
Findings
- Widening of the atlantodental interval
- Prevertebral soft tissue thickening in the upper and mid cervical spine
Diagnosis
Prevertebral edema
Sample Report
Widening of the atlantodental interval with upper and mid cervical prevertebral edema, concerning for ligamentous injury. Recommend MRI for further evaluation.
No evidence of acute displaced fracture.
Discussion