Presentation
Cough, mild fever and shortness of breath. To exclude lung infection.
Patient Data
Age: 2 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
11 pair ribs
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11 pairs of ribs are noted.
There are bilateral increased bronchovascular markings, suggesting bronchitis.
No lung masses or consolidation.
Clear costophrenic angles.
Case Discussion
The presence of 11 ribs in this patient was an incidental finding. There was no known congenital anomaly in this patient.
It is important to count the number of ribs when evaluating any pediatric chest x-ray, especially in infants.