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The pathologies of the craniovertebral junction (CVJ) correspond to lesions or malformations involving the foramen magnum, atlas, and axis. They represent a challenge even in the hands of experienced neurosurgeons. Their treatment, most of the time, is surgical, however with the advent of 3D technology we have been able to determine which are the best candidates for decompression-fusion surgery based on the determination of instability. In this article is presented case report and compared with the international literature.

 Keywords: Craniovertebral junction, atlantoaxial instability, pediatrics

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Keywords

Craniovertebral junction, atlantoaxial instability, pediatrics

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Case Reports

How to Cite

Patologías de la unión craneocervical en niños: : Caso clínico y revisión de la literatura. (2026). Revista Chilena De Neurocirugía, 51(1), 43-50. https://doi.org/10.36593/2s3azq07

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