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Morphometric analysis of the foramen magnum / Análisis morfométrico del foramen magno
Samara, Osama A; Amarin, Justin Z; Badran, Darwish H; Al-Khayat, Omar W; Suradi, Haya H; Shatarat, Amjad T; Hadidi, Maher T.
Affiliation
  • Samara, Osama A; University of Jordan. School of Medicine. Department of Radiology. Amman. JO
  • Amarin, Justin Z; University of Jordan. School of Medicine. Department of Radiology. Amman. JO
  • Badran, Darwish H; University of Jordan. School of Medicine. Department of Anatomy and Histology. Amman. JO
  • Al-Khayat, Omar W; University of Jordan. School of Medicine. Department of Radiology. Amman. JO
  • Suradi, Haya H; University of Jordan. School of Medicine. Department of Radiology. Amman. JO
  • Shatarat, Amjad T; University of Jordan. School of Medicine. Department of Anatomy and Histology. Amman. JO
  • Hadidi, Maher T; University of Jordan. School of Medicine. Department of Anatomy and Histology. Amman. JO
Int. j. morphol ; 35(4): 1270-1275, Dec. 2017. tab, graf
Article in En | LILACS | ID: biblio-893126
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ABSTRACT

SUMMARY:

The foramen magnum is morphometrically typified by two perpendicular diameters and a distinct margin. This important anatomical landmark is subject to high interindividual variation. The objective of this study was to evaluate the dimensions and morphology of the foramen magnum in a Jordanian population. In this retrospective study, 247 individuals were consecutively sampled using the institutional picture archiving and communication system. The anteroposterior and transverse diameters of the foramen magnum were measured; the foramen magnum index was calculated; and, the shape of the foramen magnum was visually assessed. The sex-pooled anteroposterior and transverse diameters were 35.1 ± 3.2 mm and 29.3 ± 2.5 mm, respectively. The sex-pooled foramen magnum index was 1.20 ± 0.10. The diameters were significantly different (P<0.001) and positively correlated (r=0.52, P<0.001). Participant age was negatively correlated with the anteroposterior (rs=-0.15, P=0.02) and transverse (rs=-0.14, P=0.03) diameters. After controlling for participant age, there was a statistically significant difference in the anteroposterior diameter (P<0.001), the transverse diameter (P<0.001), and the foramen magnum index (P=0.02) between sexes. The foramen magnum was most commonly irregular in shape (36 % of all cases). In contrast to previous studies, we report, for the first time, a negative correlation between age and the diameters of the foramen magnum. In addition, a predominance of irregularly shaped foramen magnum was found. The finding makes an already heterogenous group of published data even more variable, prompting reconsideration of the role of visual assessment in morphometric studies.
RESUMEN
RESUMEN El foramen magno está morfométricamente tipificado por dos diámetros perpendiculares y un margen. Este punto importante de referencia anatómica está sujeto a una alta variación interindividual. El objetivo del estudio fue evaluar las dimensiones y la morfología del foramen magno en una población jordana. En este estudio retrospectivo, 247 individuos fueron muestreados consecutivamente utilizando el sistema institucional y de comunicación de imágenes. Se midieron los diámetros anteroposterior y transversal del foramen magno; Se calculó el índice del foramen magno y se evaluó visualmente la forma dede éste. Los diámetros anteroposterior y transversal agrupados por sexo fueron 35,1±3,2 mm y 29,3±2,5 mm, respectivamente. El índice del foramen magno, agrupado por sexo, fue 1,20±0,10. Los diámetros fueron significativamente diferentes (P <0,001) y positivamente correlacionados (r = 0,52, P <0,001). La edad de los participantes se correlacionó negativamente con los diámetros anteroposterior (rs = -0,15, P = 0,02) y transversal (rs = -0,14, P = 0,03). Después de verificar la edad de los participantes, hubo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre el diámetro anteroposterior (P <0,001), el diámetro transversal (P <0,001) y el foramen magno (P = 0,02) entre ambos sexos. El foramen magno era más comúnmente de forma irregular (36 % de todos los casos). A diferencia de estudios anteriores, se informa por primera vez de una correlación negativa entre la edad y los diámetros del foramen magno. Además, se encontró un predominio de forámenes de forma irregular. El hallazgo indica que un grupo heterogéneo de datos ya publicados, sea aún más variable, lo que lleva a reconsiderar el papel de la evaluación visual en los estudios morfométricos.
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Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Cephalometry / Sex Characteristics / Foramen Magnum Type of study: Observational_studies Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: ANATOMIA Year: 2017 Type: Article

Full text: 1 Index: LILACS Main subject: Cephalometry / Sex Characteristics / Foramen Magnum Type of study: Observational_studies Limits: Adult / Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: En Journal: Int. j. morphol Journal subject: ANATOMIA Year: 2017 Type: Article