Presentation
LEFT para-sternal region swelling - 4 -5 yrs. No trauma. No pain.
Patient Data
Age: about 30 yrs
Gender: Female
From the case:
Bifid costal cartilage
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Normal findings.
No bifid rib.
From the case:
Bifid costal cartilage
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Bifid costal cartilage is seen at left 3rd, 4th ribs. No division of anterior end of ribs is noted.
Anteriorly convex shape of upper division of left 4th costal cartilage is producing local swelling pointed by patient.
No local mass lesion is noted.
From the case:
Bifid costal cartilage
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Case Discussion
Findings of bifid costal cartilage of ribs.