Presentation
Chest pain
Patient Data
Age: 18 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bilateral cervical ribs
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Bilateral cervical ribs.
From the case:
Bilateral cervical ribs
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Annotated image demonstrating vertebral numbering with bilateral cervical ribs.
Case Discussion
Cervical rib is an accessory rib arising from the seventh cervical vertebra. It is usually bilateral, but often asymmetric, mostly asymptomatic, and more common in females.