Presentation
Incidental finding on oncology follow-up.
Patient Data
Age: 90 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Bifid rib
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Both lungs are clear, the mediastinum and pleural spaces are normal. The heart size and shape are normal.
Incidental note of bifid 5th right rib.
From the case:
Bifid rib
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Incidental note of bifid 5th right rib.
Case Discussion
Bifid ribs are an uncommon but incidental anatomical variant.