Rudimentary asymmetric cervical ribs

Case contributed by Abraão Kupske
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Routine exam.

Patient Data

Age: 35 years
Gender: Female

Incidental findings of bilateral cervical ribs, smaller on the left side.

No other abnormality.

Annotated image

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).

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