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List some potential causes of chest pain following blunt trauma.
There are numerous causes including, rib fracture, pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum.
Can you see a cause for chest pain in this case?
The right 9th rib is abnormal and while a fracture cannot be seen, a pathological fracture is suspected.
What are the potential differential diagnoses for an expanded rib lesion, like that in the case?
While enchondroma is the most likely diagnosis, fibrous dysplasia should also be considered. Chronic infection might also be a possibility.
The lateral portion of the right 9th rib is expanded, but no definite fracture is seen.