Publication Name	World Journal of Radiology
Manuscript ID	17925
Country	Germany

Received	2015-03-30 09:03
Peer-Review Started	2015-04-08 15:31
To Make the First Decision	2015-05-13 19:20
Return for Revision	2015-05-19 10:33
Revised	2015-06-04 00:43
Second Decision	2015-06-24 08:25
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief	2015-06-24 09:56
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2015-07-02 16:22
Articles in Press	2015-07-02 16:22
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Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Case Report
Article Title	Delayed diagnosis of isolated alar ligament rupture: A case report
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Robin A Kaufmann, Ingo Marzi and Thomas J Vogl
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Corresponding Author	Robin A Kaufmann, MD, Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Frankfurt, Goethe University, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, D-60590 Frankfurt am Main, Germany. robin.kaufmann@students.unibe.ch
Key Words	Alar ligament rupture; Cervical spine injury; Contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging
Core Tip	Upper cervical spine injuries are common and bear a relevant medical and socioeconomic impact. While most of such lesions are related to atlantoaxial rotatory dislocation, thus far only few patients with isolated alar ligament ruptures have been reported. This particular trauma is a challenge to both clinicians and radiologists and diagnosis might thus be delayed. Here we present a further case of a young adult and discuss the value of sequential contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging in establishing this diagnosis at a late stage and in the follow-up of a subsequently prolonged recovery.
Publish Date	2015-10-26 10:35
Citation	Kaufmann RA, Marzi I, Vogl TJ. Delayed diagnosis of isolated alar ligament rupture: A case report. World J Radiol 2015; 7(10): 357-360
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1949-8470/full/v7/i10/357.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.4329/wjr.v7.i10.357

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