Congenital rib fusion with pseudo articulation

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Incidental finding. Workup for shortness of breath.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Female

Focal rib fusion with pseudo articulation between the anterolateral arch of the right first and second ribs.

Case Discussion

Congenital rib fusion can be focal or extended and may be accompanied by pseudo articulation and simulated healing fracture on a chest x-ray.

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