Presentation
TB screen
Patient Data
Age: 25 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Srb anomaly
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Bilateral osseous bridges are observed between the 1st and 2nd ribs, with a pseudoarticulation on the left.
From the case:
Srb anomaly
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The abnormality is outlined.
Case Discussion
Bony bridges of the ribs can be seen as a normal variant with no history of trauma (as in this case). This is known as Srb anomaly.
This is most common between the 1st and 2nd ribs, and is typically unilateral. In this case, it is bilateral with a pseudoarticulation on the left.