Osteochondroma is a rare tumor of the cervical spine. The authors present a rare case of osteochondroma narrowing the C 1/2 foramen and causing occipital neuralgia. Complete removal of the tumor was performed with release of the pain. The literature is reviewed and etiology, diagnosis, treatment and differential diagnosis are discussed.
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