Presentation
Routine exam.
Patient Data
Age: 35 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Rudimentary asymmetric cervical ribs
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Incidental findings of bilateral cervical ribs, smaller on the left side.
No other abnormality.
From the case:
Rudimentary asymmetric cervical ribs
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Incidental findings of bilateral cervical ribs, smaller on the left side (shown in red).
Case Discussion
Cervical ribs are uncommon accessory rib arising from the seventh cervical vertebra, usually an incidental and asymptomatic finding (as in this case).