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Duplicated odontoid process

MedGen UID:
1390011
Concept ID:
C4476739
Congenital Abnormality
HPO: HP:0025374

Definition

The presence of two distinct odontoid processes. The odontoid process, also known as the dens of the axis, is a protuberance of the C2 vertebral body around which the first vertebra rotates. [from HPO]

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