Rust disease

(rŭst)

[Johann N. Rust, Ger. surgeon, 1775–1840]

Tuberculosis of the cervical vertebrae and their articulations.

Rust,

Johann N., German surgeon, 1775-1840.

Rust disease - tuberculosis of the two upper cervical vertebrae and their articulations. Synonym(s): malum vertebrale suboccipitale; spondylarthrocace; spondylocace

Rust phenomenon - in cancer of the upper cervical vertebrae, the patient supports the head by the hands when changing from the recumbent to the sitting posture or the reverse.

Rust sign

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